Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Fall
The hazard
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Incidents reported: The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
Contact: 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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC