Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings
CPSC Recall #19-006 — October 9, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-006 |
| Recall Date | October 9, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 4,100 (in addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | Marker CZ, of Czech Republic |
| Importer | Marker USA, of Lebanon, N.H. |
| Manufactured In | Czech Republic |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty ski and backcountry equipment stores nationwide and online at evo.com |
| backcountry.com |
| and theskimonster.com from March 2017 through April 2018 for between $500 and $650. |
Product
Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings
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 NumberProduct NameAccent Color7733R1MAKINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mmgold7733R1MBKINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mmgold7933R1MAKINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mmgold7734R1MAKINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mmgold7934R1MBKINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mmgold7933R1MBKINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mmgold7733S1MAKINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mmcopper7733S1MBKINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mmcopper7933S1MAKINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mmcopper7933S1MBKINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mmcopper7734S1MAKINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mmcopper7934S1MBKINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mmcopper
Hazard
The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.