Groupe Rossignol Canada Inc. has recalled 2017-2018 LOOK Pivot Ski Bindings.
This recall involves the heel piece of various LOOK Pivot alpine ski bindings models produced between August 29, 2017 and October 31, 2017, according to Health Canada. Certain bindings produced during this period with a "V" stamped on the base plate of the heel piece are not subject to this recall. The ski binding models were not made in sizes for children's ski boots.
Production date codes are shown on the bottom of the heel pieces. The number "7" represents the year 2017, and the preceding letter designates the month (August "H", September "I" and October "J").
| The models affected by the recall are: | ||
| Model Number | Model Name | SKU |
| FCFA002 0000TU | PIVOT 18 B115 WHITE ICON | 3607682037934 |
| FCFA003 0000TU | PIVOT 18 B95 WHITE ICON | 3607682048411 |
| FCFA004 0000TU | PIVOT 18 B75 WHITE ICON | 3607682037941 |
| FCFA005 0000TU | PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B130 W. ICON | 3607682037958 |
| FCFA006 0000TU | PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B115 W. ICON | 3607682037965 |
| FCFA007 0000TU | PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B95 W. ICON | 3607682037972 |
| FCFA013 0000TU | PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B115 BLACK | 3607682038030 |
| FCFA016 0000TU | PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B95 Y/BK | 3607682038078 |
The heel piece can come loose and cause the boot to separate from the ski, posing a fall or crash hazard to the skier. As of April 11, 2018, the company has received no reports of incidents while skiing or injuries in Canada or the United States. Approximately 591 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from August to November 2017.
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected ski bindings and contact Groupe Rossignol Canada for a free replacement of the heel units, Health Canada said in a press release.
For more information, consumers may contact Groupe Rossignol Canada Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-800-267-7547 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or by email. Consumers can also visit the company's website for additional information.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
