Product Recall Number: 07-554
Why was Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings recalled?
Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall.
Product Recall Number: 07-554
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-05-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings
Description: This recall involves Marker M1 Demo ski bindings, which fit only on certain K2 skis with the K2/Marker Mod integrated mounting system. These bindings will not mount on other skis. Consumer versions of Marker ski bindings do not have a gray boot sole length adjustment lever on the back of the heel and are not included in this Recall Alert.
Hazard Description: Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 7,400 pairs
Incidents: K2 Sports has received at least 10 reports of bindings unexpectedly releasing, which may be due to this hazard, including one report of a skier receiving bruises and one skier reporting a shoulder injury.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: None Listed
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In: Germany and Czech Republic
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed