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Fall / CollapseJanuary 12, 2011CPSC #11095

Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Snow Skiing
Units affected
5,400
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall includes the following 2010-2011 model year Marker and Kästle Twin Cam ski bindings with maximum release/retention settings of 12.0. Recalled Models Marker 12.0 TC Comp EPS/white and red Marker 12.0 Free with 90mm or 110mm ski brake/black Marker rMotion 12.0 D/white and red Kästle K12 KTI Kästle K12 CTI with 90mm or 110mm ski brake

Hazard

Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Czech Republic

Where it was sold

  • Ski and specialty sports retailers nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for the Kästle bindings and from July 2010 through December 2010 for the Marker bindings. The bindings sold for between $280 and $340.

Photos

Marker 12.0 FreeMarker 12.0 TC Comp EPSMarker rMotion 12.0 DKästle K12 CTI
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