CPSC recall · Reported March 20, 2012
Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard
The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
The CPSC recalled The recalled products are Bon Hiver Freebase snowboard bindings in the following models: ….
Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 20, 2012. Reason: The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and return them to Bon Hive…. Verify recall #12134 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders..
- None
- agency class
- March 20, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12134 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.
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Product description
The recalled products are Bon Hiver Freebase snowboard bindings in the following models: 11 Series - Assault or Infrared, 13 Series - Arsenal or Hellfire and 18 Series - Stealth or Storm. The bindings are sold in pairs. Each binding is made up of two pieces: a boot base and a base plate. The boot base, which attaches to the snowboarder's boot, has a high back, ankle strap, toe strap and footplate. It is made of plastic and aluminum, has six magnets on the underside of the footplate and is made in the following colors: black, blue, red and white. The Bon Hiver logo appears on the back of the boot base near the top and across the ankle strap. The words "Bon Hiver Snowboarding" appear on the heel. The series number is located next to the logo on the back of the boot base and on the side of one of the footplates. The base plate is flat and made of black plastic. It has four locking mechanisms to attach it to the board.
Reason for recall
The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and return them to Bon Hiver for a free repair and a 20 percent refund of the purchase price.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12134 |
| Date reported | March 20, 2012 |
| Date initiated | March 20, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 200 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and return them to Bon Hiver for a free repair and a 20 percent ref…
- Check the recall number (12134) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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