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CPSC, Flow International Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJan 13, 2005
Snaplock lever with button lock
Snaplock lever with button lock
Cable adjustment wheel
Cable adjustment wheel
Axle pin
Axle pin

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bindings and return them to a Flow dealer to receive a free replacement axle pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever. Consumers also can contact Flow International to have a repair kit with instructions sent by mail.

Incidents & injuries

Flow International has received 40 reports of the pins bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall includes 2004 Flow MK series snowboard bindings with model numbers MK03, MK04, MK05 and MK110. The bindings affected by this recall can be identified by the shape of the rear lock lever and the cable adjustment wheel on the side of the baseplate (as shown in the photos). No other bindings are included in this recall.

Sold on

Snowboard shops nationwide, including Gart Sports/TSA and REI, from July 2004 through December 2004 for between $150 and $170.

Contact the company

Consumers should contact a Flow Dealer for repair and information. For additional information, call Flow International at (800) 691-7611 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.flow.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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