Marker Recalls Kingpin Ski Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled ski binding in gold, sold with or without Marker branding in the highlighted area.

Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 alpine touring ski bindings

Recall Date: October 9th, 2018
Units: About 4,100 (in addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The steel pins in the toe unit can break and reduce the release force of the binding, causing a fall hazard.
Remedies: Replace
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.

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

Images:

Recalled ski binding in gold, sold with or without Marker branding in the highlighted area.

Recalled ski binding in copper, sold with or without Marker branding in the highlighted area.

Location of the serial number on the heel unit of the recalled ski binding.

Consumer Contact:

Marker USA at 800-453-3862 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at [email protected] or online at https://www.marker.net/en-us/ and click on More Info in the recall section for more information.

Injuries:

None reported

Manufacturers:

Marker CZ, of Czech Republic

Retailers:

Specialty ski and backcountry equipment stores nationwide and online at evo.com, backcountry.com, and theskimonster.com from March 2017 through April 2018 for between $500 and $650.