The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12134·Announced 2012-03-20

Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due to Base Plate Fracture Hazard

Bon Hiver is recalling Freebase snowboard bindings because the base plate can fracture during use, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a free repair and partial refund.

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

Bon Hiver Inc. is recalling approximately 200 Freebase snowboard bindings due to a fall hazard. The recalled products include the 11 Series (Assault, Infrared), 13 Series (Arsenal, Hellfire), and 18 Series (Stealth, Storm) models. The hazard exists because the binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, which may cause the snowboarder to fall.

The company has received two reports of base plates fracturing during use, but there have been no reports of injuries or property damage. The bindings were sold in pairs at BonHiver.com and ski and snowboard retailers from November 2011 to December 2011 for between $260 and $350. Each binding consists of a boot base and a black plastic base plate with four locking mechanisms.

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. For additional information, consumers can contact Bon Hiver at (877) 456-2320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Snowboard Bindings
Manufacturer
Bon Hiver Inc., of Chester, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowboarding Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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