K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access
color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.)

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Name of product: K2 "Auto" Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007
Units: About 2,500 pairs
Distributors: K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing
a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description and Models: This recall involves the 2007 model year K2 "Auto"
snowboard bindings. They were sold in black or white. "K2" and "Auto" are
printed on the toe strap.
Sold by: Snowboard, ski, and sporting goods retailers nationwide from August
2007 through May 2008 for about $230.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bindings immediately and take
them to the retailer where purchased or contact K2 Sports directly to arrange
for free shipment and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact K2 Sports at (800)
985-2191 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the company
at autobindingupgrade@k2sports.com, or visit the company's Web site at
www.k2snowboarding.com.

Photo at www.cpsc.gov.

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 985-2191
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Media Contact, +1-301-504-7908