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Nordica Skis with XBi Alu Binding Plates
- Starting date:
- February 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- February 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001918
Affected products
Nordica Skis with XBi Alu Binding Plates
Product description
This recall involves the XBi Alu binding plates component on the following eleven models of Nordica skis.
2006
- SpeedMachine Mach3Power
2007
- Dobermann Spitfire
- SpeedMachine Mach3Power
- SpeedMachine Mach3
- SpeedMachine Mach2
- Hot Rod Hellcat
- Olympia Firefox
- Dobermann Pro SL
2008
- Dobermann Pro SL
- Dobermann Pro GS
Hazard identified
The binding plates on the affected skis can crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Neither Health Canada nor Nordica have received any reports of injuries related to the use of these skis.
Number sold
Approximately 1,298 units of the recalled products were sold at various stores in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2006 to February 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Italy.
Companies
- Importer
-
NRB Sports
Ville St-Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skis and take them to their nearest authorized dealer to receive new bindings plates.
For more information, consumers may contact NRB Sports' customer service department at 1-800-361-9090 or visit Nordica Canada's website.