Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure

2007 Rossignol HC Snowboard Bindings

Date of Recall

2008-08-13

CPSC Release Number

08-363

Manufactured In

Hong Kong

Company Phone Number

(888) 243-6735

Units

About 3,500 pairs

Manufacturer

Rossignol Ski Co., of Park City, Utah

Sold By

Snowboard, ski and sporting good stores nationwide from August 2007 through May 2008 for between $100 and $150.

Problem/Hazard

The t-nuts that attached the buckles to the straps on the snowboard’s bindings can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves 2007 model year Rossignol snowboard bindings. Models included in the recall are: HC 750, HC 1000, HC 2000, HC 3000, HC Mini, HC Amber, HC Diva, HC Harmony, HC Sonar, HC Zena and Jones Brown.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and take them to a Rossignol snowboard retailer for inspection and free replacement t-nuts. Consumers can also contact Rossignol to have a repair kit mailed to them. T-nuts marked in red-ink or with an embossed dot have been repaired.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Rossignol at (888) 243-6735 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rossignol.com. Consumers can also send an email to the firm at [email protected]