CPSC recall notice: 2007 Rossignol HC snowboard bindings

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In case this applies to anyone here

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2008
Release #08-363

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888 ) 243-6735
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Rossignol Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Strap Failure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: 2007 Rossignol HC Snowboard Bindings

Units: About 3,500 pairs

Manufacturer: Rossignol Ski Co., of Park City, Utah

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

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

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

Manufactured in: China

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 snowboardconsumer@mountaincenter.com

To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08363.html

 

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I saw this else where. I bought a pair of these (HC750) for my son and had nothing but problems. I sent them a love note today. I had to have new straps new scews a bunch of work done on them an never once did get a resonse from rossignol. I spent $40 on work on them getting them reparied and retro- fitted.. I have a ski shop in my home area who has a call into rossignol for help since Feb. Know I see the recall.l. Too late for me, but they will never get another nickle from me.