Atomic Skis USA Ski Bindings recall: Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Why was Atomic Skis USA Ski Bindings recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Atomic Ski USA toll-free at (888) 535-7555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; e-mail [email protected]; or visit the firm's Web site at: https://www.atomic.com/en-us/contact
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Alpine Ski Bindings
- Company
- Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
- Quantity
- About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)
- Sold at
- Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350.
- Recall date
- December 23, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.