CPSCGeneral Alert
Fischer Sports Recalls Junior Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard
Published: April 11, 2024Recall ID: 24191Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ski boot cuff can rotate, causing the lock mechanism to malfunction, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves RC4 50, RC4 60, and RC4 65 Junior Ski Boots in sizes 21.5 to 27.5. The RC4 50 and RC4 60 were sold in Rhino Grey and Snow colors. The RC4 65 was sold in yellow. "Fischer" is printed on the lower shell on each boot, and the specific model and name is printed on the outside of the upper cuff, between the two top buckles. The size of the boot is stamped on the sole.
Affected Products
Fischer RC4 Junior Ski Boots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Fischer-Sports-Recalls-Junior-Ski-Boots-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Fischer Sports Recalls Junior Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RC4-60-ski-boots-snow.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fischer RC4 60 Junior Ski Boots - Snow |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RC4-60-ski-boots-grey.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Fischer RC4 60 Junior Ski Boots - Rhino Grey |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RC4-50-ski-boots-grey.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Fischer RC4 50 Junior Ski Boots - Rhino Grey |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RC4-50-ski-boots-snow.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Fischer RC4 50 Junior Ski Boots - Snow |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RC4-65-ski-boots-yellow.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Fischer RC4 65 Junior Ski Boots - Yellow |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ski-boot-size-location.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Size location on bottom of ski boot |
| Hazards › Name | The ski boot cuff can rotate, causing the lock mechanism to malfunction, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of an incident of the ski boot cuff rotated. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Fischer RC4 Junior Ski Boots |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,460 (In addition, about 114 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9917 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RC4 Junior Ski Boots and contact Fischer Sports for instructions on how to receive a refund, a free replacement, or a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Fischer Sports US, of Auburn, Hampshire |
| Retailers › Name | Ski gear stores nationwide and online at https://www.fischersports.com/us_en/ and other websites from October 2022 through February 2024 for between $200 and $275. |
| Recall Date | 2024-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves RC4 50, RC4 60, and RC4 65 Junior Ski Boots in sizes 21.5 to 27.5. The RC4 50 and RC4 60 were sold in Rhino Grey and Snow colors. The RC4 65 was sold in yellow. "Fischer" is printed on the lower shell on each boot, and the specific model and name is printed on the outside of the upper cuff, between the two top buckles. The size of the boot is stamped on the sole. |
| Recall Number | 24191 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fischer Sports US, of Auburn, New Hampshire |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Remedy Options › 3 › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Fischer Sports US at 800-844-7810 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at juniorboot.us@fischersports.com, or online at https://www.fischersports.com/voluntary-product-update-junior-alpine-ski-boot-recall or www.fischersports.com and click on "Voluntary Product Update Junior Alpine Ski Boots Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Romania |