Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, have issued a recall of approximately 11,000 pairs of Rossignol and Dynastar Snowboard Bindings. The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder. There have been reports of 23 broken bindings. No injuries have been reported.
The recall includes all 2003/2004 model year Rossignol-brand HC 500, Zena, Unit Pack, HC Rental, and Unit Rental snowboard bindings. Also included are the 2003/2004 model year Dynastar-brand Classic RL and Classic Pack snowboard bindings. This recall does not involve current products (2004-2005) or other models.
The bindngs were sold at Sporting goods stores and ski and snowboard rental shops nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 for about $130. Consumers have been instructed to return the bindings to the place of purchase for a free replacement binding of equal value.
