SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard
Fall
The 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.
Incidents reported: The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC