The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08273·Announced 2008-05-20

K2 Sports Recalls 2007 Auto Series Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

K2 Sports is recalling 2007 model year "Auto" series snowboard bindings because a cable could break, posing a fall hazard to users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

K2 Sports is recalling approximately 2,500 pairs of 2007 model year "Auto" series snowboard bindings. The recall is due to a hazard where the cable linking the toe strap to the binding could break, potentially causing a fall for snowboarders. The affected bindings were sold in black or white, with "K2" and "Auto" printed on the toe strap.

These bindings were sold at snowboard, ski, and sporting goods retailers nationwide from August 2007 through May 2008 for about $230. The product was manufactured in Hong Kong. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bindings immediately. They should take the bindings to the retailer where they were purchased or contact K2 Sports directly to arrange for free shipment and repair. For more information, consumers can contact K2 Sports at (800) 985-2191 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.k2snowboarding.com.

The recalled product

Product
K2 "Auto" Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007
Category
Consumer Product — Snowboarding Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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