CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Steel springs in the heel pieces of the bindings could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 12, 2011

Marker Völkl USA and Kästle Recall Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

This recall includes the following 2010-2011 model year Marker and Kästle Twin Cam ski bindings with maximum release/retention settings of 12.0. Recalled Models Marker 12.0 TC Comp EPS/white and red Marker 12.0 Free with 90mm or 110mm ski brake/black Marker rMotion 12.0 D/white and red Kästle K12 KTI Kästle K12 CTI with 90mm or 110mm ski brake

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ski bindings and return Marker bindings to a Marker authorized retailer or return Kästle bindings to a Kästle authorized retailer for a free replacement heel binding. Consumers should bring their ski boots to be sure that the replacement bindings are adjusted correctly.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Marker Völkl at (800) 453-3862 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Marker at recall@markerusa.com or visit Marker’s website at www.markerusa.com Call Kästle collect at (970) 390-4498 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Kästle at jpom73@gmail.com or visit the firm’s website at www.kastle-ski.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Ski and specialty sports retailers nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for the Kästle bindings and from July 2010 through December 2010 for the Marker bindings. The bindings sold for between $280 and $340.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11095

Product Information

Product Name
Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings
Product Type
Snow Skiing
Number of Units
About 5,400
Imported By
Kästle GmbH, of Austria
Manufactured In
Czech Republic

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 453-3862
Website www.markerusa.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Marker Völkl at (800) 453-3862 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Marker at recall@markerusa.com or visit Marker’s website at www.markerusa.com. Call Kästle collect at (970) 390-4498 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Kästle at jpom73@gmail.com or visit the firm’s website at www.kastle-ski.com