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Alpine ski binding - Salomon “LZ”, Atomic “Evox 2.8”, Atomic “FFG 8” and TECNOpro “TL 70” and “TL 80”
21st November 2009
Item Description:
Brand: Salomon / Atomic / TECNOpro
Type/number of model:
SALOMON branded products:
- LZ 7, LZ 8, LZ 9
- LZ 7 SR, LZ 8 SR, LZ 8 SC
- JLZ 9
ATOMIC branded products:
EVOX 2.8, EVOX 2.8+ and EVOX2.8++, FFG 8
TECNOpro branded products:
- TL 70, TL 80- TL 70 SP, TL 80 SP
- TL 70 SR, TL 80 SC
The ski bindings concerned by the recall all bear a manufacture date code ending in "8" (indicating the year 2008). This code is located on the central section of the binding toe piece, at the place where the ski boot comes into contact with the toe piece.
Description: Alpine ski binding
Country of origin: Romania
Type/number of model:
SALOMON branded products:
- LZ 7, LZ 8, LZ 9
- LZ 7 SR, LZ 8 SR, LZ 8 SC
- JLZ 9
ATOMIC branded products:
EVOX 2.8, EVOX 2.8+ and EVOX2.8++, FFG 8
TECNOpro branded products:
- TL 70, TL 80- TL 70 SP, TL 80 SP
- TL 70 SR, TL 80 SC
The ski bindings concerned by the recall all bear a manufacture date code ending in "8" (indicating the year 2008). This code is located on the central section of the binding toe piece, at the place where the ski boot comes into contact with the toe piece.
Description: Alpine ski binding
Country of origin: Romania
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Danger:
Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because there is the possibility that it could inadvertently release during use when the binding is set to a low release value (DIN value below 5) and/or the front part of the ski boot is worn.
Two incidents have been reported where injuries were attributed to the inadvertent release of the binding.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
Notifying Country:
France
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
21st November 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
