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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-12-23

Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Alpine Ski Bindings

  • Brand Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Atomic Skis USA is recalling heel components in multiple models of alpine ski bindings manufactured between 1998 and 2002. The heel housing in these bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. When this happens, skiers may lose control or fall and suffer injuries. The affected binding models are: 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, Dynamic ADX 312, RD10, X412, and Centro 412. Consumers can determine the year of manufacture by checking the underside of the heel lever.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer. Upon return, consumers will receive a voucher toward a new heel component.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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