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Salewa North America Recalls Khion Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

  • Khion Boot Men
  • Khion Boot Women
  • Khion Carbon Boot
  • “KHION” is printed across the toe
Name of Product:
Khion ski boots
Hazard:

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:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
October 14, 2016
Units:
About 1,300 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)
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 Details

In Conjunction With:
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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/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.

Sold At:
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.
Importer(s):

Salewa North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.

Manufactured In:
Italy
Recall number:
17-015
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