Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-01-12). Hazards: fall. Models: 12.0. About 5,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11095 |
| Published | 2011-01-12 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-02 |
| Product category | Snow Skiing |
| Products | Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings |
| Firm named in the title | Marker Völkl USA and Kästle |
| Firms | Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H. (importer); Kästle GmbH, of Austria (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Czech Republic |
| Units (US) | 5,400 |
| Model numbers | 12.0 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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