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

  • Recalled Alpine Ski Bindings
Name of Product:
Alpine Ski Bindings
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:
Inspect
Replace
Recall Date:
November 19, 2009
Units:

About 10,000

Consumer 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 qualityinfo.usa@salomon-sports.com, or visit the firm's Web sites at www.salomon.com or www.atomicsnow.com.

Recall Details

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
Authorized Salomon USA and Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from September 2008 through October 2009 for between $90 and $160.
Manufacturer(s):
Salomon SAS, of France
Importer(s):

Salomon USA, of Ogden, Utah

Manufactured In:
Romania
Recall number:
10-045

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