The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10230·Announced 2010-05-12

Rome Snowboards Recalls 2010 United Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

Rome Snowboards is recalling 2010 United snowboard bindings because the base plate can break in cold temperatures, 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

Rome Snowboards Co. is recalling approximately 2,900 units of its 2010 United snowboard bindings in the United States and 220 units in Canada. The recalled bindings feature black and red color themes and are available in small, medium, and large sizes. The product is identified by the word "Rome" printed on the highback, along with graphics on the back of the highback and the rear portion of the baseplate.

The recall was initiated because the snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures. This defect poses a fall hazard to snowboarders. The company has received 14 reports of base plates breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

These bindings were sold at major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards at (866) 289-9990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.romesnowboards.com, to obtain free replacement bindings.

The recalled product

Product
Snowboard Boot Bindings
Manufacturer
Rome Snowboards Co., of Waterbury, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowboarding Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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