LOOK Pivot Ski Bindings

CPSC Recall #18-139 — April 16, 2018

Recall Summary

Recall Number18-139
Recall DateApril 16, 2018
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 6,900 (In addition, 590 were sold in Canada)
ManufacturerLook Fixations S.A.S., of  France
ImporterGroup Rossignol USA Inc., of Park City, Utah
Manufactured InFrance

Where It Was Sold

Specialty ski stores including Christy Sports
REI
Retail Concepts and Vail Resorts nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and Evo.com from September 2017 through November 2017 for between $375 to $475.

Product

LOOK Pivot Ski Bindings

Description

This recall involves 2017-2018 model year LOOK Pivot brand ski bindings. The heel piece can loosen and allow the boot to detach from the ski. The LOOK Pivot ski bindings were sold in black, white and yellow. LOOK is written on the front of the binding and Pivot is written on the side of the heel piece. Only date codes of H7, I7 or J7, without the letter ‘V” stamped on the black plastic piece behind the turntable heel unit are included in the recall. Date codes can be found on the bottom of the heel piece and can be viewed by rotating the turntable heel unit 90 degrees.         Model Number Model Name FCFA002 0000TU PIVOT 18 B115 WHITE ICON FCFA003 0000TU PIVOT 18 B95 WHITE ICON FCFA004 0000TU PIVOT 18 B75 WHITE ICON FCFA006 0000TU PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B115 W. ICON FCFA008 0000TU PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B75 W. ICON FCFA013 0000TU PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B115 BLACK FCFA014 0000TU PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B95 BLACK FCFA016 0000TU PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B95 Y/BK FCFA017 0000TU PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B115 BLACK FCFA018 0000TU PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B95 BLACK

Hazard

The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the skier.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski bindings and contact LOOK to arrange for a free inspection and replacement.

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.