Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #10230
Recall Date
2010-05-12
Manufacturer
Rome Snowboards Co., of Waterbury, Vt.
Units Affected
About 2,900 in the United States and 220 in Canada
Products Involved
Snowboard Boot Bindings
Hazard
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the Rome Snowboards Co. 2010 United snowboard bindings. The bindings come in black and red color themes and in sizes small, medium and large. Rome is printed on the highback. The bindings also have graphics on the back of the highback and on the rear portion of the baseplate.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28