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Product Recall Number: 19-006

Why was Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings recalled?

The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.

Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings
Here's product recall specific data for Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings.

  • Product Recall Number: 19-006

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2018-10-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings

  • Description:

  • Hazard Description: The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 4,100 (in addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these bindings and return them to a Marker authorized retailer to obtain a free replacement toe unit. Consumers should bring their boots to be sure their bindings are adjusted correctly.

  • Sold At: Specialty ski and backcountry equipment stores nationwide and online at evo.com, backcountry.com, and theskimonster.com from March 2017 through April 2018 for between $500 and $650.

  • Importers: Marker USA, of Lebanon, N.H.

  • Manufacturers: Marker CZ, of Czech Republic

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Czech Republic

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed