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

Recalled April 3, 2014 · CPSC recall 14727 · Snowboard

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 767

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

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

Product

K2 Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings

Imported by

K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.

Retailers

Sporting goods stores nationwide from October 2013 through December 2013 for about $200.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →