Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard

Recalled November 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 10045 · Salomon

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 10,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of injuries, including a broken leg and a knee injury.

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.

What to do

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 [email protected], or visit the firm's Web sites at www.salomon.com or www.atomicsnow.com

Product

Alpine Ski Bindings

Manufacturer(s)

Salomon SAS, of France

Imported by

Salomon USA, of Ogden, Utah

Retailers

Authorized Salomon USA and Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from September 2008 through October 2009 for between $90 and $160.

Made in

Romania

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →