The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11095·Announced 2011-01-12

Marker and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

Marker Völkl USA and Kästle are recalling about 5,400 Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings because steel springs in the heel pieces could break, posing a fall hazard.

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 (ski bindings) where a fall hazard is identified, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Marker Völkl USA and Kästle are recalling approximately 5,400 units of 2010-2011 model year Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings. The recalled models include the Marker 12.0 TC Comp EPS, Marker 12.0 Free, Marker rMotion 12.0 D, Kästle K12 KTI, and Kästle K12 CTI. These bindings were sold at ski and specialty sports retailers nationwide between July 2010 and December 2010 for prices ranging from $280 to $340.

The recall is due to a defect where steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break. This failure poses a fall hazard to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ski bindings. To obtain a free replacement heel binding, Marker binding owners should return the product to a Marker authorized retailer, while Kästle binding owners should return the product to a Kästle authorized retailer. Consumers are advised to bring their ski boots to the retailer to ensure the replacement bindings are adjusted correctly.

The recalled product

Product
Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings
Manufacturer
Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Ski Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
5,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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