Salomon USA Ski Bindings recall: Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Why was Salomon USA Ski Bindings recalled?
The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could 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 the Salomon-brand ski bindings to any authorized Salomon ski dealer, or return the Atomic-brand ski bindings to any authorized Atomic ski dealer, for a free inspection and replacement of the toe component. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 789-5111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; email [email protected], or visit the firm's Web sites at www.salomon.com or www.atomicsnow.com
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
- Salomon SAS, of France, Salomon USA, of Ogden, Utah
- Quantity
- About 10,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Salomon USA and Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from September 2008 through October 2009 for between $90 and $160.
- Recall date
- November 19, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of injuries, including a broken leg and a knee injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Salomon alpine ski bindings with models LZ 7, LZ 8, LZ 9, LZ 7 SR, LZ 8 SR, LZ 8 SC, and J LZ 9 and the Atomic ski bindings with model Evox 2.8, Evox 2.8+, Evox 2.8++, and FFG 8. "Salomon" or "Atomic" and the respective model number are displayed on the ski bindings. The toe components bear a production date code ending in "8" that can be found on the center plate where the toe of a ski boot contacts the toe component of the bindings.