CPSC2017-08-24
Arc'teryx Recalls Ski Mountaineering Boots Due to Fall Hazard
Arc'teryx Equipment, a division of Amer Sports Canada Inc., of Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hazard
The axis pin located at the rear of the boot can dislodge, resulting in damage to the boot and posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and return them to an authorized Arc'teryx dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Ski and outdoor specialty stores such as Moosejaw and REI nationwide and online at Arcteryx.com and retailer websites such as Moosejaw.com and REI.com from April 2016 through March 2017 for between $750 and $1,000.
Affected count
About 3,900 (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 18 reports of the axis pin dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Romania
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Arc'teryx Procline boots
Consumer contact
Arc'teryx Equipment toll-free at 866-458-2473 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email productrecall@arcteryx.com or online at Arcteryx.com and click on the recall banner located at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Arcteryx-Recalls-Ski-Mountaineering-BootsDon't want to check this manually?
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