Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
USSalomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Salomon SAS, of France
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Salomon alpine ski bindings with models LZ 7, LZ 8, LZ 9, LZ 7 SR, LZ 8 SR, LZ 8 SC, and J LZ 9 and the Atomic ski bindings with model Evox 2.8, Evox 2.8+, Evox 2.8++, and FFG 8. "Salomon" or "Atomic" and the respective model number are displayed on the ski bindings. The toe components bear a production date code ending in "8" that can be found on the center plate where the toe of a ski boot contacts the toe component of the bindings.
Affected Products
Alpine Ski Bindings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Salomon-USA-Recalls-Ski-Bindings-Due-to-Unexpected-Release-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Salomon-ski.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Salomon Ski Bindings |
| Hazards › Name | The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of injuries, including a broken leg and a knee injury. |
| Products › Name | Alpine Ski Bindings |
| Products › Type | Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 2130 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,000 |
| Recall I D | 45 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return the Salomon-brand ski bindings to any authorized Salomon ski dealer, or return the Atomic-brand ski bindings to any authorized Atomic ski dealer, for a free inspection and replacement of the toe component. |
| Importers › Name | Salomon USA, of Ogden, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Salomon USA and Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from September 2008 through October 2009 for between $90 and $160. |
| Recall Date | 2009-11-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Salomon alpine ski bindings with models LZ 7, LZ 8, LZ 9, LZ 7 SR, LZ 8 SR, LZ 8 SC, and J LZ 9 and the Atomic ski bindings with model Evox 2.8, Evox 2.8+, Evox 2.8++, and FFG 8. "Salomon" or "Atomic" and the respective model number are displayed on the ski bindings. The toe components bear a production date code ending in "8" that can be found on the center plate where the toe of a ski boot contacts the toe component of the bindings. |
| Recall Number | 10045 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Salomon SAS, of France |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 789-5111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; email qualityinfo.usa@salomon-sports.com, or visit the firm's Web sites at www.salomon.com or www.atomicsnow.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Romania |
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