The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09077·Announced 2008-12-23

Atomic Alpine Ski Bindings Recalled Due to Unexpected Release Hazard

Atomic Skis USA is recalling specific alpine ski bindings because the heel housing can crack, causing unexpected release and falls.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 injuries have been reported, including a concussion and limb injuries, but no fatalities or hospitalizations are explicitly stated in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Atomic Skis USA is recalling approximately 125,000 alpine ski bindings sold in the United States. The recall affects heel components of various Atomic models, including the Race, Xentrix, C, CR, R, SX, Device, Centro, and Dynamic ADX series, manufactured between 1998 and 2002. The year of manufacture is located on the underside of the heel lever.

The heel housing of these bindings can crack, which may cause the binding to release unexpectedly. This failure can cause the skier to lose control or fall, resulting in injuries. The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee.

Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately. They should return the bindings to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer to receive a voucher toward a new heel component. For more information, consumers can contact Atomic Ski USA toll-free at (888) 535-7555 or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Alpine Ski Bindings
Manufacturer
Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Category
Consumer Product — Skiing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
125,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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