CPSC, Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings

The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.

Recall #: 05535
Affected scope: About 11,000 pairs

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc. of Williston, Vermont recalled This recall includes all 2003/2004 model year Rossignol-brand HC 500, Zena, Unit Pack, HC….

CPSC, Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings was recalled by Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc. of Williston, Vermont in February 1, 2005. Reason: The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snow…. Remedy: Recalled snowboard bindings should be returned to the place of purchase for a free replac…. Verify recall #05535 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc. of Williston, Vermont issued this CPSC recall-The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snow….

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agency class: February 1, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05535 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall includes all 2003/2004 model year Rossignol-brand HC 500, Zena, Unit Pack, HC Rental, and Unit Rental snowboard bindings. Also included are the 2003/2004 model year Dynastar-brand Classic RL and Classic Pack snowboard bindings. This recall does not involve current products (2004-2005) or other models.

Reason for recall

The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.

Remedy, what to do

Recalled snowboard bindings should be returned to the place of purchase for a free replacement binding of equal value. This recall was implemented in December 2003.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05535
Date reported	February 1, 2005
Date initiated	February 1, 2005
Recalling firm	Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc. of Williston, Vermont
Affected scope	About 11,000 pairs
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Recalled snowboard bindings should be returned to the place of purchase for a free replacement binding of equal value. This recal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.

What should consumers do? ▼

Recalled snowboard bindings should be returned to the place of purchase for a free replacement binding of equal value. This recall was implemented in December 2003.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 1, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05535.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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