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Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsMay 12, 2010
Recalled Snowboard Boot Binding
Recalled Snowboard Boot Binding
Recalled Snowboard Boot Binding
Recalled Snowboard Boot Binding

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Hazard

The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves the Rome Snowboards Co. 2010 United snowboard bindings. The bindings come in black and red color themes and in sizes small, medium and large. Rome is printed on the highback. The bindings also have graphics on the back of the highback and on the rear portion of the baseplate.

Sold on

Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Rome Snowboards at (866) 289-9990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.romesnowboards.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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