CPSC2007-05-30
K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding, which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall.
Remedy
Ski shops have been advised to stop renting skis with these bindings until they have been repaired. All adjustments and inspections of Alpine ski bindings should be performed by a qualified ski shop technician.
Sold at
Ski rental shops nationwide from October through December 2006. These skis were not sold to consumers.
Affected count
About 7,400 pairs
Injuries reported
K2 Sports has received at least 10 reports of bindings unexpectedly releasing, which may be due to this hazard, including one report of a skier receiving bruises and one skier reporting a shoulder injury.
Manufactured in
Germany, Czech Republic
Products
Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings
Consumer contact
For information, retailers and consumers should contact K2 Consumer Affairs at (888) 546-3754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Press "3" to be connected to a technical support specialist.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/K2-Sports-Recalls-Marker-M1-Demo-Ski-Bindings-Due-to-Unexpected-Release-Fall-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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