CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard to the user.The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 30, 2010

Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves the Salomon "Quest Touring Pads" distributed as sole pads only, and Salomon "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" ski boots configured with the recalled sole pads. The sole pads have visible steel inserts intended to make these Quest touring-style sole pads compatible with a specific type of touring-style ski binding, commonly referred to by back-country skiers as a "low-tech binding."

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sole pads and ski boots and return them to any authorized Salomon ski dealer for a refund of their purchase price.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 789-5111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at qualityinfo.usa@salomon-sports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.salomon.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Eight selected Salomon USA ski boot dealers in Colorado, Utah, Vermont and Washington from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $50 for the sole pads and about $750 for the ski boots configured with the recalled sole pads. Other sales agents and con
Injuries
The firm has received one report of injury, involving a fractured leg and knee injuries.
Manufacturer
Salomon SAS, of France
Recall Number
10285

Product Information

Product Name
Salomon "Quest Touring Pads" and Salomon "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" touring-style ski boots
Product Type
Skiing/Snowboarding
Number of Units
About 175 pairs of "Quest Touring Pads" about 83 pairs of "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" ski boots
Manufacturer Name
Salomon SAS, of France
Imported By
Salomon USA of Ogden, Utah
Manufactured In
Romania

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 789-5111
Website www.salomon.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 789-5111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at qualityinfo.usa@salomon-sports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.salomon.com