Atomic Skis USA · Recalled
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
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.
- Units
- About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $150–$350
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350.
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Made in
- Austria
- Recalled by
- Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 consumerserviceUS@atomicsnow.com; or visit the firm's Web site at: https://www.atomic.com/en-us/contact
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 23 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.