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Marker Recalls Kingpin Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: October 9, 2018 Initiated: October 9, 2018 #19006

Product Description

This recall involve s 2017-2018 Kingpin models 10 and 13 ski binding, with a black body and gold or copper accent coloring. The bindings are used with alpine touring ski boots with metal pintech inserts in the toe of each boot. The recalled toe units have heel units with serial numbers on the back in the following ranges: Kingpin 10 (337804 - 418632) and Kingpin 13 (337798 - 411728). Model Number Product Name Accent Color 7733R1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm gold 7733R1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm gold 7734R1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm gold 7934R1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm gold 7733S1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm copper 7733S1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm copper 7933S1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm copper 7933S1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm copper 7734S1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm copper 7934S1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm copper

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involve s 2017-2018 Kingpin models 10 and 13 ski binding, with a black body and gold or copper accent coloring. The bindings are used with alpine touring ski boots with metal pintech inserts in the toe of each boot. The recalled toe units have heel units with serial numbers on the back in the following ranges: Kingpin 10 (337804 - 418632) and Kingpin 13 (337798 - 411728). Model Number Product Name Accent Color 7733R1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm gold 7733R1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm gold 7734R1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm gold 7934R1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm gold 7933R1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm gold 7733S1MA KINGPIN 10; 75 - 100 mm copper 7733S1MB KINGPIN 10; 100 - 125 mm copper 7933S1MA KINGPIN 13; 75 - 100 mm copper 7933S1MB KINGPIN 13; 100 - 125 mm copper 7734S1MA KINGPIN 10 Demo; 75 - 100 mm copper 7934S1MB KINGPIN 13 Demo; 100 - 125 mm copper. Recalled by Marker CZ, of Czech Republic. Units affected: About 4,100 (in addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 9, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19006.