CPSC recall 15-094, announced March 11, 2015, covers F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component (about 2100 units). 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 notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 998-2895, or go to www.scarpa.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A.
- Manufacturer
- CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy
- Recall number
- 15-094
- Units
- About 2100 in U.S. and 250 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
- Distributor
- SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component
CPSC product type: Snow Skiing
Recall 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.
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