CPSC2015-03-11
SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard
CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy
Hazard
The Tronic system, can unexpectedly switch from ski mode to walk mode, not allowing the boot to release from the binding, posing a fall or injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
Sold at
Authorized SCARPA dealers and retailers in the United States and Canada, including Oregon Mountain Community, REI and Skimo Co., and online at www.scarpa.com from October 2014 through January 2015 for about $700.
Affected count
About 2100 in U.S. and 250 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding.
Manufactured in
Italy
Remedy type
Refund
Products
F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component
Consumer contact
SCARPA North America toll-free at (866) 998-2895 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.scarpa.com and click on the tab marked "F1 EVO RECALL" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/SCARPA-North-America-Recalls-Tronic-System-Ski-BootsDon't want to check this manually?
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