Marker Recalls Kingpin Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 19006 · Oct 9, 2018 · Marker
4,100
units affected
4,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19006
- Date
- Oct 9, 2018
- Company
- Marker
- Units affected
- 4,100
- Product
- Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involve s 2017-2018 Kingpin models 10 and 13 ski binding, with a black body and gold or copper accent coloring. The bindings are used with alpine touring ski boots with metal pintech inserts in the toe of each boot. The recalled toe units have heel units with serial numbers on the back in the following ranges: Kingpin 10 (337804 - 418632) and Kingpin 13 (337798 - 411728). Model Number Product Name Accent Color 7733R1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm gold 7733R1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm gold 7734R1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm gold 7934R1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm gold 7733S1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm copper 7733S1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm copper 7933S1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm copper 7933S1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm copper 7734S1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm copper 7934S1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm copper
What can happen
The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these bindings and return them to a Marker authorized retailer to obtain a free replacement toe unit. Consumers should bring their boots to be sure their bindings are adjusted correctly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Specialty ski and backcountry equipment stores nationwide and online at evo.com, backcountry.com, and theskimonster.com from March 2017 through April 2018 for between $500 and $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kingpin 10 and kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings?
Consumers should immediately stop using these bindings and return them to a Marker authorized retailer to obtain a free replacement toe unit. Consumers should bring their boots to be sure their bindings are adjusted correctly.
What is the hazard?
The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.
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.