Alpine Ski Bindings
CPSC Recall #09-077 — December 22, 2008
Product
Alpine Ski Bindings
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.
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.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)
Sold At
Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350.
Manufacturer
Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Manufactured In
Austria