Snowboard Bindings Recalled by K2 Sports Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Falls

The bindings can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.

Units: About 767
Reports: —
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $200
Remedy: Replace

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Affected

This recall involves Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings. Kwicker bindings are black and silver with a green release lever knob and have item number B1304028010 printed on the binding's box. Kwicker BC bindings are silver with a green release lever knob and green lock loop and have item number B1304027010 printed on the binding's box. KWICKER is printed in white on the side of the Kwicker bindings and on the top of the Kwicker BC bindings.

The file

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from October 2013 through December 2013 for about $200.
Product type: Snowboarding
Made in: Taiwan
Recalled by: K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.

Incident log

None reported

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and contact K2 Sports to arrange for free replacement bindings and installation. K2 Sports is contacting its customers directly.

K2 Sports at (800) 985-2191 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at kwicker@k2sports.com or online at www.k2sports.com and click on "Important Safety Information" for more information.

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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 APR 03 2014; last revised MAY 23 2014.