Recalls / 2016-10-14

Salewa North America Recalls Khion Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

17015 · Recalled 2016-10-14 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves three models of the Dynafit Khion Ski Boots: (1) Khion Boot Men, (2) Khion Boot Women, and (3) Khion Carbon Boot. The Khion Boot Men is a dark gray boot with gray, black boot buckles and model number 08-0000061502. The Khion Boot Women is a red boot with black, red boot buckles and model number 08-0000061503. The Khion Carbon Boot is a white boot with green, white, black boot buckles and model number 08-0000061504. Additionally, all of the recalled ski boots have the word "KHION" printed across the toe of the boot. The model number is printed on a UPC sticker affixed to the inside of the tongue of the ski boot liner.

Hazards

The ski boots can inadvertently switch from "ski" to "walk" mode, the boots' upper cuffs can separate, and in the Khion Carbon model, the carbon boot shell can crack, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.

Reported injuries

The firm has received four reports of the ski/walk mechanism malfunctioning, seven reports of the upper cuff separating and five reports of the carbon boot shell cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boots and contact Dynafit for a full refund or a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Khion ski boots		About 1,300 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Salewa North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Made in: Italy
Sold at: Christy Sports, Gorsuch, Jackson Hole Sports, REI, other specialty outdoor, online at backcountry.com, mountaingear.com, MEC.ca, REI.com, $900.

Consumer contact

Dynafit toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at khion@dynafit.com or online at http://www.dynafit.com/us/blog/news/recall-khion/ for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 17015. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.