CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 30, 2007

K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For information, retailers and consumers should contact K2 Consumer Affairs at (888) 546-3754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Press "3" to be connected to a technical support specialist.

Recall Details

Sold At
Ski rental shops nationwide from October through December 2006. These skis were not sold to consumers.
Injuries
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.
Recall Number
07554

Product Information

Product Name
Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings
Product Type
Skiing/Snowboarding
Number of Units
About 7,400 pairs
Distributed By
K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
Czech Republic

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 546-3754
Full Contact Information

For information, retailers and consumers should contact K2 Consumer Affairs at (888) 546-3754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Press "3" to be connected to a technical support specialist.