Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

Falls

Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Units: About 5,400
Reports: —
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $280–$340
Remedy: Replace

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Affected

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

The file

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.
Product type: Snow Skiing
Made in: Czech Republic
Recalled by: Kästle GmbH, of Austria, Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H.

Incident log

None reported

What the notice says to do

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.

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 recall@markerusa.com 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 jpom73@gmail.com or visit the firm’s website at www.kastle-ski.com

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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 JAN 12 2011; last revised MAY 02 2016.