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Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fall hazard). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
200
Recall Date
March 20, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fall Hazard
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1005.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1005.

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.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Bonhiver.com And Ski And Snowboard Retailers From November 2011 To December 2011 For Between $260 And $350. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1005.

For additional information, please contact Bon Hiver at (877) 456-2320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at customerservice@bonhiver.com

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Bonhiver.com And Ski And Snowboard Retailers From November 2011 To December 2011 For Between $260 And $350. Recall FAQ

Bonhiver.com And Ski And Snowboard Retailers From November 2011 To December 2011 For Between $260 And $350. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard. The notice was published on March 20, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 200 units are potentially affected.