K2 Sports Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

MONDAY, 26 MAY 2008

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with K2 Sports, has announced a voluntary recall of K2 "Auto" Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: K2 "Auto" Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007
Units: About 2,500 pairs
Distributor: 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 the bindings were 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 9am and 5pm PT Monday through Friday, email the company at autobindingupgrade@k2sports.com, or visit the company's website at www.k2snowboarding.com.