CPSCGeneral Alert
K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Ha...
Published: May 30, 2007Recall ID: 07554Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding, which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Marker M1 Demo ski bindings, which fit only on certain K2 skis with the K2/Marker Mod integrated mounting system. These bindings will not mount on other skis. Consumer versions of Marker ski bindings do not have a gray boot sole length adjustment lever on the back of the heel and are not included in this Recall Alert.
Affected Products
Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/K2-Sports-Recalls-Marker-M1-Demo-Ski-Bindings-Due-to-Unexpected-Release-Fall-Hazard- |
| Title | K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e12231103da249ce9dda5d7f9116e561.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Ski Binding |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b71abe3ebaa84a4c87385c2786aa790e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Ski Binding |
| Hazards › Name | Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding, which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall. |
| Injuries › Name | K2 Sports has received at least 10 reports of bindings unexpectedly releasing, which may be due to this hazard, including one report of a skier receiving bruises and one skier reporting a shoulder injury. |
| Products › Name | Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings |
| Products › Type | Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 2130 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,400 pairs |
| Recall I D | 3827 |
| Remedies › Name | Ski shops have been advised to stop renting skis with these bindings until they have been repaired. All adjustments and inspections of Alpine ski bindings should be performed by a qualified ski shop technician. |
| Retailers › Name | Ski rental shops nationwide from October through December 2006. These skis were not sold to consumers. |
| Recall Date | 2007-05-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Marker M1 Demo ski bindings, which fit only on certain K2 skis with the K2/Marker Mod integrated mounting system. These bindings will not mount on other skis. Consumer versions of Marker ski bindings do not have a gray boot sole length adjustment lever on the back of the heel and are not included in this Recall Alert. |
| Distributors › Name | K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 07554 |
| Consumer Contact | For information, retailers and consumers should contact K2 Consumer Affairs at (888) 546-3754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Press "3" to be connected to a technical support specialist. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Germany |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Czech Republic |