CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52491r-eng.php
In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52491r-eng.php
SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding.
Manufacturer
CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
15094
Product Information
Product Name
F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component
Product Type
Snow Skiing
Number of Units
About 2100 in U.S. and 250 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy
Imported By
SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Distributed By
SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Manufactured In
Italy