CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2018-10-09

Marker Recalls Kingpin Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

19006 · Recalled 2018-10-09 · CPSC page

Recalled ski binding in gold, sold with or without Marker branding in the highlighted area.
Recalled ski binding in gold, sold with or without Marker branding in the highlighted area.

Description

This recall involve s 2017-2018 Kingpin models 10 and 13 ski binding, with a black body and gold or copper accent coloring. The bindings are used with alpine touring ski boots with metal pintech inserts in the toe of each boot. The recalled toe units have heel units with serial numbers on the back in the following ranges: Kingpin 10 (337804 - 418632) and Kingpin 13 (337798 - 411728). Model Number Product Name Accent Color 7733R1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm gold 7733R1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm gold 7734R1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm gold 7934R1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm gold 7733S1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm copper 7733S1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm copper 7933S1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm copper 7933S1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm copper 7734S1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm copper 7934S1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm copper

Hazards

The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these bindings and return them to a Marker authorized retailer to obtain a free replacement toe unit. Consumers should bring their boots to be sure their bindings are adjusted correctly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindingsAbout 4,100 (in addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
Marker CZ
Importer
Marker USA, of Lebanon, N.H.
Made in
Czech Republic
Sold at
Specialty ski, backcountry equipment, online at evo.com, backcountry.com, theskimonster.com, $650.

Consumer contact

Marker USA at 800-453-3862 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at kingpin.exchange@mdv-usa.com or online at https://www.marker.net/en-us/ and click on More Info in the recall section for more information.

More images

Recalled ski binding in copper, sold with or without Marker branding in the highlighted area.
Recalled ski binding in copper, sold with or without Marker branding in the highlighted area.
Location of the serial number on the heel unit of the recalled ski binding.
Location of the serial number on the heel unit of the recalled ski binding.

Source: CPSC recall 19006. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.