Recalls / 2011-01-12

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

11095 · Recalled 2011-01-12 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings		About 5,400

Parties

Importers: Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H., Kästle GmbH, of Austria
Made in: Czech Republic
Sold at: Ski, specialty sports retailers nationwide, $340.

Consumer 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 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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Source: CPSC recall 11095. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.