Product Recall Number: 16-105
Why was Snowboard Boots with Boa Secondary Reels recalled?
The secondary reel can become stuck in the open position, causing the fit at the forefoot of the boot or tongue to loosen and posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 16-105
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-02-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Snowboard Boots with Boa Secondary Reels
Description: The secondary reel can become stuck in the open position, causing the fit at the forefoot of the boot or tongue to loosen and posing a fall hazard.
Hazard Description: The secondary reel can become stuck in the open position, causing the fit at the forefoot of the boot or tongue to loosen and posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 33,000 (in addition, about 4,500 in Canada)
Incidents: The firm received two reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the snowboard boots and contact the retailer where the boots were purchased or Boa for a free repair kit. Free replacement reels and a repair tool will be provided with instructions. A repair video is also available at https://vimeo.com/boa/M3v2fix.
Sold At: REI and other retailers nationwide and online, including at REI.com and Backcountry.com, from June 2015 through October 2015 for between $100 to $750.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Boa Technology, Inc., of Denver, Colo.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed