Recalls / 2010-06-30

Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard

10285 · Recalled 2010-06-30 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Salomon "Quest Touring Pads" distributed as sole pads only, and Salomon "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" ski boots configured with the recalled sole pads. The sole pads have visible steel inserts intended to make these Quest touring-style sole pads compatible with a specific type of touring-style ski binding, commonly referred to by back-country skiers as a "low-tech binding."

Hazards

The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard to the user.The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of injury, involving a fractured leg and knee injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sole pads and ski boots and return them to any authorized Salomon ski dealer for a refund of their purchase price.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Salomon "Quest Touring Pads" and Salomon "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" touring-style ski boots		About 175 pairs of "Quest Touring Pads" about 83 pairs of "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" ski boots

Parties

Manufacturer: Salomon SAS
Importer: Salomon USA of Ogden, Utah
Made in: Romania
Sold at: Eight selected Salomon USA ski boot dealers in Colorado, Utah, Vermont, Washington, consumers were contacted by Salomon.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 789-5111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at qualityinfo.usa@salomon-sports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.salomon.com

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Source: CPSC recall 10285. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.