Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11095 · Jan 12, 2011 · Marker Völkl USA and Kästle
5,400
units affected
5,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11095
- Date
- Jan 12, 2011
- Company
- Marker Völkl USA and Kästle
- Units affected
- 5,400
- Product
- Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings
- Product type
- Snow Skiing
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall includes the following 2010-2011 model year Marker and Kästle Twin Cam ski bindings with maximum release/retention settings of 12.0. Recalled Models Marker 12.0 TC Comp EPS/white and red Marker 12.0 Free with 90mm or 110mm ski brake/black Marker rMotion 12.0 D/white and red Kästle K12 KTI Kästle K12 CTI with 90mm or 110mm ski brake
What can happen
Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled marker and kästle twin cam 12.0 ski bindings?
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.
What is the hazard?
Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.