SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard

Recall date

March 11, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15094

Brand / firm

CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy

Sold / distributed

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.

Why 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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.