CPSC2011-01-12
Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H.
Hazard
Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ski bindings and return Marker bindings to a Marker authorized retailer or return Kästle bindings to a Kästle authorized retailer for a free replacement heel binding. Consumers should bring their ski boots to be sure that the replacement bindings are adjusted correctly.
Sold at
Ski and specialty sports retailers nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for the Kästle bindings and from July 2010 through December 2010 for the Marker bindings. The bindings sold for between $280 and $340.
Affected count
About 5,400
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Czech Republic
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Marker Völkl at (800) 453-3862 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Marker at recall@markerusa.com or visit Marker’s website at www.markerusa.com. Call Kästle collect at (970) 390-4498 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Kästle at jpom73@gmail.com or visit the firm’s website at www.kastle-ski.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Marker-Volkl-USA-and-Kastle-Recall-Ski-Bindings-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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