The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16105·Announced 2016-02-18

Boa Recalls Snowboard Boots with M3v2 Reels Due to Fall Hazard

Boa is recalling snowboard boots with M3v2 secondary reels because the mechanism can get stuck, loosening the fit and posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Boa Technology, Inc. is recalling approximately 33,000 snowboard boots equipped with M3v2 secondary reel dials, with an additional 4,500 units sold in Canada. The recall affects all sizes and colors of specific models from brands including 32, Burton, DC, DeeLuxe, Flow, Head, K2, Ride, Rome, Salomon, and Scarpa. The M3v2 reels are used to adjust the fit at the forefoot and tongue of the boots.

The secondary reel can become stuck in the open position, which causes the fit at the forefoot or tongue to loosen. This malfunction poses a fall hazard to the user. Boa has received two reports of incidents related to this defect, but no injuries have been reported. If the M3v2 reel has an adhesive sticker dot on the front, the dial has already been replaced and no further action is needed.

The boots were sold at REI and other retailers nationwide and online, including REI.com and Backcountry.com, from June 2015 through October 2015 for between $100 and $750. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected snowboard boots and contact the retailer where they were purchased or Boa directly to obtain a free repair kit. The kit includes replacement reels, a repair tool, and instructions, and a repair video is available online.

The recalled product

Product
Snowboard Boots with Boa Secondary Reels
Category
Consumer Product — Snowboarding Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
33,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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