Decathlon USA · Recalled
Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
- Units
- About 230 bindings
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $90
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The model Rn'x7FX Quechua snowboard bindings are white or black. The word "Quechua" is located on the back of the binding. The model number is stamped on the box. Other Quechua snowboard bindings are unaffected by the recall but consumers may bring them to the store for proper identification.
The file
- Sold at
- Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90.
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Incident log
Decathlon USA has received one report of a broken binding, though no injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the snowboard bindings immediately and return them to a Decathlon store for a gift certificate or reimbursement. Consumers will also receive a free pair of self-heating snow gloves.
For more information, return the bindings to your local Decathlon store or call Decathlon at (800) 721-7780 between 8:30a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Decathlon's Web site at www.decathlon-usa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 03 2006; last revised MAY 17 2024.
