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Product recall · CPSCMarch 11, 2015Serious
SCARPA North America Ski Boots with Tronic System
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2100 in U.S. and 250 in Canada
- Recall date
- March 11, 2015
- Brand
- CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy, SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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