CPSC recall 09-077, announced December 23, 2008, covers Atomic Skis Alpine Ski Bindings (about 125,000 units). The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 4 injuries. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 535-7555, go to www.atomic.com/en-us/contact, or email consumerserviceUS@atomicsnow.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Atomic Skis
- Manufacturer
- Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
- Recall number
- 09-077
- Units
- About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350.
Alpine Ski Bindings
CPSC product type: Skiing/Snowboarding
Recall contact information
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
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