Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
USAtomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Alpine Ski Bindings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Atomic-Skis-USA-Recalls-Ski-Bindings-Due-to-Unexpected-Release-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0739e323dffc4c0da41e09b1550fdf01.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Ski Binding |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls. |
| Products › Name | Alpine Ski Bindings |
| Products › Type | Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 2130 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.) |
| Recall I D | 5032 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350. |
| Recall Date | 2008-12-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09077 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Atomic Ski USA toll-free at (888) 535-7555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; e-mail consumerserviceUS@atomicsnow.com; or visit the firm's Web site at: https://www.atomic.com/en-us/contact |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Austria |
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