SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 15094 · Mar 11, 2015 · SCARPA North America
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15094
- Date
- Mar 11, 2015
- Company
- SCARPA North America
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component
- Product type
- Snow Skiing
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the men's and women's SCARPA F1 EVO ski boots with the Tronic system component. The Tronic system locks the boot into the ski binding. The boots were sold in royal blue for men and aqua blue for women with "SCARPA" written in white letters on the lower outer side of the boot. The model name "F1 EVO" is printed on the upper right outside ankle cuff of the boots.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled f1 evo ski boots with tronic system component?
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.