WASHINGTON,
D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with
the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the
following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. 
Name of Product: Alpine Ski Bindings
Units:About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)
Manufacturer:Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Hazard:The
heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release
unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and
suffer injuries.
Incidents / Injuries:The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls.
Description:The
recall affects the heel components of the following Atomic alpine ski
bindings: Race 310, Race 412, RaceRace 310, RaceRace 412, Xentrix 310,
Xentrix 311, Xentrix 412, C310, C311, C412, CR 310, CR 412, R 310, R
412, SX 310, SX 412, Device 311, Device 412, Centro 310, Centro 412,
and Dynamic ADX 312, RD10, X412, Centro 412. The recall includes only
those bindings manufactured from 1998 through 2002 The year of
manufacture can be located on the underside of the heel lever.
Sold at:Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350.
Manufactured in:Austria
Remedy:Consumers
should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any
authorized Atomic Ski dealer for a free inspection and replacement of
the heel component, if needed.
Consumer Contact: For
additional information, contact Atomic Ski USA toll-free at (888)
535-7555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; e-mail consumerserviceUS@atomicsnow.com; or visit the firm’s Web site at www.atomicsnow.com
