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Archived - 2007 Rossignol HC Snowboard Bindings
- Starting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness, Specialized Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001761
Affected products
2007 Rossignol HC Snowboard Bindings
Product description
This recall involves 2007 model year Rossignol snowboard bindings, model year 2007.
The following models are included in the recall: HC 750, HC 1000, HC 2000, HC 3000, HC Mini, HC Amber, HC Diva, HC Harmony, HC Sonar, HC Zena and Jones Brown.
Hazard identified
The t-nuts that attach the buckles to the straps on the snowboard bindings can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The U.S. distributor, Rossignol Ski Co., has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these snowboard bindings.
Number sold
Approximately 400 pairs of the recalled snowboard bindings were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The snowboard bindings were sold from August 2007 through December 2007.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Skis Rossignol Canada Ltd.
Granby
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings.
Consumers must take the bindings to a certified Rossignol snowboard retailer for inspection and free replacement t-nuts, or contact Rossignol for service.
T-nuts marked in red-ink or with an embossed dot have been repaired.
For additional information, consumers may contact Rossignol at 1-800-267-7547 and ask for customer service.