The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07554·Announced 2007-05-30

K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Release Hazard

K2 Sports is recalling Marker M1 Demo ski bindings because a lever can be unintentionally displaced, causing the binding to release unexpectedly and potentially causing a fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (bruises and a shoulder injury), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

K2 Sports is recalling approximately 7,400 pairs of Marker M1 Demo ski bindings. These specific bindings fit only on certain K2 skis with the K2/Marker Mod integrated mounting system and were not sold directly to consumers. They were distributed to ski rental shops nationwide from October through December 2006.

The recall is due to a hazard where skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding, which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If this lever is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding, potentially causing the user to fall. K2 Sports has received at least 10 reports of bindings unexpectedly releasing, including one report of a skier receiving bruises and one report of a shoulder injury.

Ski shops have been advised to stop renting skis with these bindings until they have been repaired. All adjustments and inspections of Alpine ski bindings should be performed by a qualified ski shop technician. Consumers and retailers can contact K2 Consumer Affairs at (888) 546-3754 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings
Category
Consumer Product — Ski Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
7,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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