Check your ski bindings: an estimated 125,000 Atomic Skis bindings sold in the U.S. between 1998 and 2005 are subject to a recall due to unexpected release and a fall hazard.
According to the recall, the company has received four reports of injuries due to cracked bindings and unexpected foot release, which can cause a skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
The four reported injuries include a concussion and shoulder and knee injuries due to falls.
The recall affects the heel components of the following Atomic alpine ski bindings, sold from 1998 to 2005 for $150 to $350: Race 310, Race 412, RaceRace 310, RaceRace 412, Xentrix 310, Xentrix 311, Xentrix 412, C310, C311, C412, CR 310, CR 412, R 310, R 412, SX 310, SX 412, Device 311, Device 412, Centro 310, Centro 412, and Dynamic ADX 312, RD10, X412, Centro 412.
The recall includes only those bindings manufactured from 1998 through 2002 The year of manufacture can be located on the underside of the heel lever.
Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the heel component, if needed, according to the recall.
According to the recall, the company has received four reports of injuries due to cracked bindings and unexpected foot release, which can cause a skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
The four reported injuries include a concussion and shoulder and knee injuries due to falls.
The recall affects the heel components of the following Atomic alpine ski bindings, sold from 1998 to 2005 for $150 to $350: Race 310, Race 412, RaceRace 310, RaceRace 412, Xentrix 310, Xentrix 311, Xentrix 412, C310, C311, C412, CR 310, CR 412, R 310, R 412, SX 310, SX 412, Device 311, Device 412, Centro 310, Centro 412, and Dynamic ADX 312, RD10, X412, Centro 412.The recall includes only those bindings manufactured from 1998 through 2002 The year of manufacture can be located on the underside of the heel lever.
Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the heel component, if needed, according to the recall.
Source : http://www.kval.com/news/local/36708449.html
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