Marker Recalls 2017-2018 Kingpin 10 and 13 Touring Bindings
Marker has determined during quality control checks that there is a potential safety issue on their 2017/2018 Marker Kingpin 10 and 13 pin tech binding. They've discovered isolated incidences of the Kingpin's steel pins breaking in the toe pieces which could cause a reduction of release forces and result in a fall hazard.
Based on these findings Marker has decided to issue a voluntary recall all 2017/18 Kingpin 10 and Kingpin 13 models. Marker will replace the toes of the affected bindings at no cost to the customer. For all the information click on over here: https://www.marker.net/en-us/support/recall/
You can identify if your bindings are affected by looking at the Marker logo treatment on the binding’s toe piece, as well as by the serial number visible on the binding’s heel piece. In order to determine how to identify affected bindings have a look at the following information:
Here is the official press release from Marker:
Marker recalls CERTAIN 2017/18 Kingpin models 10 and 13
German ski binding specialist Marker recalls certain 2017/18 Kingpin models 10 and 13 / Possible breakage of steel pins in the toe pieces may lead to lower release forces of the binding and a resulting fall hazard / Toes of affected bindings will be replaced at no cost to Marker customers
Toronto, ONT. July 26, 2018 – Based on the results of extensive testing and quality procedures for the possible breakage of steel pins in the toe pieces of a limited number of Marker Kingpin bindings, Marker has decided to conduct a voluntary recall of the affected products. The potential safety issue is related only to 2017/18 models of the Kingpin 10 and 13 pin tech binding. All other populations are not affected by this recall.
Under rare circumstances, the breakage of the steel pins of the 2017/18 models may lead to lower release forces of the binding causing a potential fall hazard.
The toes of the affected bindings will be replaced at no cost to the customer. Customers should contact their local Marker Authorized Retailer, or contact their national Marker distributor (https://www.marker.net/en-us/contact/) for a list of retailers. Additional information is at https://www.marker.net/en-us/support/recall/ to assist customers in determining whether their product is being recalled. Retailers have been requested to stop sales of recalled bindings. New bindings have a modified logo treatment on the toe pieces to distinguish them from recalled bindings.
“Highest quality and best-in-class technical standards are two of our company’s distinguishing features. Moreover, we are aware of our responsibility as a manufacturer when it comes to safety, especially with regard to ski touring in the backcountry,” says Jonathan Wiant, President of MDV brands. “This is why after extensive and serious testing and evaluation we decided to recall the whole population of the 2017/18 model, even if the problem affects very few bindings. With the counter measures we have taken, the Kingpin remains an excellent, highly reliable product for ambitious and demanding skiers.”
Marker tirelessly pursues the aim of fulfilling highest quality standards. The company continuously upgrades its product line, including the Kingpin, based upon customer feedback and continuous internal testing.