K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-554 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 30, 2007
- Brand
- K2 Sports
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings
- Hazard
- Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 7,400 pairs
- Made in
- Germany, Czech Republic
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings · About 7,400 pairs units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Ski rental shops nationwide from October through December 2006. These skis were not sold to consumers.; K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
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 history and context
K2 Sports appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all K2 Sports recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings (About 7,400 pairs units). This recall involves Marker M1 Demo ski bindings, which fit only on certain K2 skis with the K2/Marker Mod integrated mounting system.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.