Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers
Recall 09127 · Feb 12, 2009 · Nordica USA
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09127
- Date
- Feb 12, 2009
- Company
- Nordica USA
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- XBi ALU Skis
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the XBi binding component which has been utilized on the following Nordica ski models and model years: Year Series 2006 MACH3POWER 2007 DOBSPIT 2007 MACH3POWER 2007 MACH3 2007 MACH2 2007 HELLCAT 2007 FIREFOX 2007 DOBPROSL 2008 FIREFOX 2008 DOBPROSL 2008 DOBPROGS
What can happen
The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled skis immediately and return them to the retailer for a free replacement binding plate.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Ski retailers nationwide from August 2006 through December 2008 for between $800 and $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled xbi alu skis?
Consumers should stop using the recalled skis immediately and return them to the retailer for a free replacement binding plate.
What is the hazard?
The binding plates could crack or break, causing 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.