On the Atomic site, the company’s action is referred to as a “voluntary and a precautionary recall.” Atomic also provides the following background information.
- “After receiving feedback from dealers and conducting thorough technical investigations, we have identified an issue within a specific production batch of our Atomic Backland touring binding toe components. As a result, we have decided to intiate a voluntary and precautionary recall of the affected products.”
- “Only products manufactured between May 1st 2022 and March 31st 2023 are concerned. If you purchased your bindings prior to May 1st, 2022, you are not affected by this recall.”
Below is the press release posted on September 19 from Armada/Atomic/Salomon relating to a product recall notice for specific tech bindings sold by the brands. Armada/Atomic/Salomon are owned by Amer Sports.
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PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE: ARMADA, ATOMIC AND SALOMON RECALLING SELECT SKI TOURING BINDINGS
Voluntary and precautionary recall enacted in response to potential breakage
Leading ski equipment manufacturers, Armada, Atomic and Salomon today issued a voluntary and precautionary product recall for a specific production run of the “Tracer”, “Backland” and “MTN“ bindings.
Following reports from several retailers and our own technical investigation. It was revealed that under specific conditions, there is a potential risk of
breakage of the spring guiding axis on the toe piece of the binding. Such a failure could lead to the disconnection of the ski boot from the ski, which may cause a skier to lose control, fall or suffer injuries.
Bindings purchased before May 1st, 2022, are not affected by this voluntary recall and customers who believe they have affected bindings should immediately stop using them and take further action.
Customers have two paths to identify impacted bindings:
- Visit [https://www.atomic.com/safety-notice] and follow instructions to identify the specific binding production batch for individual bindings.
- Visit the nearest authorized dealer to have brand experts determine if specific bindings are subject to recall.
Bindings falling under the recall notice.
Once identified, if replacement bindings are required, customers can visit their nearest authorized dealer for immediate replacement. Verified dealers have been extensively briefed and are supporting the recall process, ensuring the safe and swift replacement for all impacted bindings.
‘We are skiers, first and foremost and we understand the profound trust our consumers and dealers place in our equipment. Safety is not just a priority at Atomic; it’s the foundation upon which we build every product. During this binding recall, we are committed to minimizing disruption, ensuring that skiers can quickly return to the mountains with confidence. We apologize to our consumers and appreciate the partnership of our authorized dealer partners in facilitating the identification and replacement of these impacted bindings”
-Atomic Brand President, Wolfgang Mayrhofer
