Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Ski Bindings recall: Fall Hazard
Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Ski Bindings recalled?
Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Marker Völkl at (800) 453-3862 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Marker at [email protected] or visit Marker’s website at www.markerusa.com. Call Kästle collect at (970) 390-4498 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Kästle at [email protected] or visit the firm’s website at www.kastle-ski.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
- Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings
- Company
- Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H., Kästle GmbH, of Austria
- Quantity
- About 5,400
- 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.
- Recall date
- January 12, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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