Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09273 · Jul 14, 2009 · Rossignol
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09273
- Date
- Jul 14, 2009
- Company
- Rossignol
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Rossignol Cross-Country Boots
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Rossignol cross-country boots with model X-IUM World Cup Skate, X-IUM World Cup Classic, X-IUM World Cup Pursuit, X-11 Skate, and X-IUM J Skate. The model name is printed on the upper part of the boot. Boots included in this recall have a 5- or 6-digit lot number stamped on the right boot under the removable insole (see photo).
What can happen
The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Rossignol to determine if their boots are included in this recall and if so, receive a free replacement or a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide for between $140 and $400 (U.S.) and for between $200 and $500 (Canada) from December 2007 through June 2009.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rossignol cross-country boots?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Rossignol to determine if their boots are included in this recall and if so, receive a free replacement or a refund.
What is the hazard?
The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.