K2 Sports Auto Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007

Description: K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2008 Release #08-273 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 985-2191 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: K2 “Auto” Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007 Units: About 2,500 pairs Distributor: K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash. Hazard: The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description and Models: This recall involves the 2007 model year K2 “Auto” snowboard bindings. They were sold in black or white. “K2” and “Auto” are printed on the toe strap. Sold by: Snowboard, ski, and sporting goods retailers nationwide from August 2007 through May 2008 for about $230. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bindings immediately and take them to the retailer where purchased or contact K2 Sports directly to arrange for free shipment and repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact K2 Sports at (800) 985-2191 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the company at [email protected], or visit the company’s Web site at www.k2snowboarding.com [Learn More]