Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers

Recalled February 12, 2009 · CPSC recall 09127 · Nordica

Hazard

The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled skis immediately and return them to the retailer for a free replacement binding plate.

Units

About 4,500 pairs

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the XBi binding component which has been utilized on the following Nordica ski models and model years: Year Series 2006 MACH3POWER 2007 DOBSPIT 2007 MACH3POWER 2007 MACH3 2007 MACH2 2007 HELLCAT 2007 FIREFOX 2007 DOBPROSL 2008 FIREFOX 2008 DOBPROSL 2008 DOBPROGS

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled skis immediately and return them to the retailer for a free replacement binding plate.

Contact

For additional information, contact Nordica USA at (800) 892-2668 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the company at [email protected], or visit the company's Web site at www.nordicausa.com

Product

XBi ALU Skis

Distributed by

Nordica USA, of West Lebanon, N.H.

Retailers

Ski retailers nationwide from August 2006 through December 2008 for between $800 and $1,500.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →