About 10,000 alpine ski bindings from Salomon USA are being recalled.
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.
The firm has received two reports of injuries, including a broken leg and a knee injury.
The 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.
The item was sold at authorized Salomon USA and Atomic USA ski dealers
nationwide from September 2008 through October 2009 for between $90 and
$160.
