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Active Sports Recalls Wakeboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: March 2, 2023 Initiated: March 2, 2023 #23733

Product Description

This recall involves the CTRL Imperial wakeboard binding that comprises of a boot attached to a binding baseplate. The baseplate then attaches to a wakeboard. Wakeboarding is a water sport in which the rider, standing on a wakeboard, is towed behind a motorboat for sport. The binding baseplate and its boot is either black or white in color. The boot is open-toed with CTRL printed in white letters on the side of the boot. The recalled bindings have model numbers WKBCTIMP0419, WKBCTIMP04WH20, WKBCTIMP0619 or WKBCTIMP06WH20 which is printed on the packaging.

Reason for Recall

During use, the binding can partially detach from the binding baseplate at the heel or the external binding mount can crack and detach from the wakeboard, causing the user to lose their balance and fall into the water.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and contact Active Sports for a free replacement product or a refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the CTRL Imperial wakeboard binding that comprises of a boot attached to a binding baseplate. The baseplate then attaches to a wakeboard. Wakeboarding is a water sport in which the rider, standing on a wakeboard, is towed behind a motorboat for sport. The binding baseplate and its boot is either black or white in color. The boot is open-toed with CTRL printed in white letters on the side of the boot. The recalled bindings have model numbers WKBCTIMP0419, WKBCTIMP04WH20, WKBCTIMP0619 or WKBCTIMP06WH20 which is printed on the packaging.. Units affected: 850.
Why was this product recalled?
During use, the binding can partially detach from the binding baseplate at the heel or the external binding mount can crack and detach from the wakeboard, causing the user to lose their balance and fall into the water.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and contact Active Sports for a free replacement product or a refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 2, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23733.