Recalls / 2008-12-23

Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard

09077 · Recalled 2008-12-23 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Alpine Ski Bindings		About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)

Parties

Manufacturer: Atomic Skis GmbH
Made in: Austria
Sold at: Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide, $350.

Consumer 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 consumerserviceUS@atomicsnow.com; or visit the firm's Web site at: https://www.atomic.com/en-us/contact

Source: CPSC recall 09077. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.