CPSCGeneral Alert
SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard
Published: March 11, 2015Recall ID: 15094Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/SCARPA-North-America-Recalls-Tronic-System-Ski-Boots |
| Title | SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15094.Mens_800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Men’s F1 EVO ski boot with Tronic system component |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15094.MensBack_800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of men’s ski boot |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15094.Womens_800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Women’s F1 EVO ski boot with Tronic system component |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15094.WomensBack_800.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Back of women’s ski boot |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding. |
| Products › Name | F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component |
| Products › Type | Snow Skiing |
| Products › Category I D | 68279 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2100 in U.S. and 250 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1929 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2015-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo. |
| Recall Number | 15094 |
| Manufacturers › Name | CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52491r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |