Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Recall 09077 · Dec 23, 2008 · Atomic Skis USA
125,000
units affected
125,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09077
- Date
- Dec 23, 2008
- Company
- Atomic Skis USA
- Units affected
- 125,000
- Product
- Alpine Ski Bindings
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall affects the heel components of the following Atomic alpine ski bindings: Race 310, Race 412, RaceRace 310, RaceRace 412, Xentrix 310, Xentrix 311, Xentrix 412, C310, C311, C412, CR 310, CR 412, R 310, R 412, SX 310, SX 412, Device 311, Device 412, Centro 310, Centro 412, and Dynamic ADX 312, RD10, X412, Centro 412. The recall includes only those bindings manufactured from 1998 through 2002 The year of manufacture can be located on the underside of the heel lever.
What can happen
The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer for a voucher toward a new heel component.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls.
- Sold at
- Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled alpine ski bindings?
Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer for a voucher toward a new heel component.
What is the hazard?
The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.