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Salewa North America Recalls Khion Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 17-015 · October 14, 2016 · Salewa

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-015 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 14, 2016
Brand
Salewa
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Khion ski boots
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 1,300 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Italy
Last updated by CPSC
October 27, 2016

What 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Khion ski boots · About 1,300 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Christy Sports, Gorsuch, Jackson Hole Sports, REI, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at backcountry.com, mountaingear.com, MEC.ca, and REI.com from October 2015 through June 2016 for between $800 and $900.; Salewa North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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.

Recall history and context

Salewa appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Salewa recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Khion ski boots (About 1,300 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves three models of the Dynafit Khion Ski Boots: (1) Khion Boot Men, (2) Khion Boot Women, and (3) Khion Carbon Boot.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 27, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.