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Salewa North America Recalls Khion Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: October 14, 2016 Initiated: October 14, 2016 #17015

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 1,300 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 1,300 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boots and contact Dynafit for a full refund or a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 14, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17015.