CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/12972r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 12, 2010

Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Rome Snowboards Co., of Waterbury, Vt.
Recall Number
10230

Product Information

Product Name
Snowboard Boot Bindings
Product Type
Skiing/Snowboarding
Number of Units
About 2,900 in the United States and 220 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Rome Snowboards Co., of Waterbury, Vt.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

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