Salomon & Atomic recall ski bindings (November 20, 2009)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -
A popular brand of ski gear is recalling about 10,000 bindings that could fail while skiers are using them.
Salomon USA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling Alpine Ski Bindings because they can release without warning and cause skiers to fall.
The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to secure the boot to the binding. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Salomon has received two reports of injuries, including a broken leg and a knee injury.
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 have a production date code ending in "8" that can be found on the center plate where the toe of a boot contacts the toe of the bindings.
The bad bindings were sold nationwide at ski shops that sell Salomon and Atomic gear from September 2008 through October 2009 for between $90 and $160.
If you have these ski bindings, return them to authorized Salomon or Atomic ski dealers for a free inspection and replacement.
For additional information, call (877) 789-5111 or visit www.salomon.com or www.atomicsnow.com.
Salomon USA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are recalling Alpine Ski Bindings because they can release without warning and cause skiers to fall.
The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to secure the boot to the binding. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Salomon has received two reports of injuries, including a broken leg and a knee injury.
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 have a production date code ending in "8" that can be found on the center plate where the toe of a boot contacts the toe of the bindings.
The bad bindings were sold nationwide at ski shops that sell Salomon and Atomic gear from September 2008 through October 2009 for between $90 and $160.
If you have these ski bindings, return them to authorized Salomon or Atomic ski dealers for a free inspection and replacement.
For additional information, call (877) 789-5111 or visit www.salomon.com or www.atomicsnow.com.
