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Ski boot sole pads / Ski boots - Quest / Quest Pro / Quest Pro Prebax
07th August 2010
Item Description:
Brand: Salomon
Type/number of model: The recall concerns models that have metal inserts in order to make them compatible with "low-tech" ski touring bindings.
Description: The recall concerns:
1. Sole pads for Salomon Quest ski touring boots, and
2. Quest ski touring boots supplied with the recalled sole pads.
The sole pads have visible steel inserts intended to make them compatible with a specific type of ski touring binding, commonly referred to as a â??low-tech binding". The products concerned were manufactured between October and December 2009.
Country of origin: Romania
Type/number of model: The recall concerns models that have metal inserts in order to make them compatible with "low-tech" ski touring bindings.
Description: The recall concerns:
1. Sole pads for Salomon Quest ski touring boots, and
2. Quest ski touring boots supplied with the recalled sole pads.
The sole pads have visible steel inserts intended to make them compatible with a specific type of ski touring binding, commonly referred to as a â??low-tech binding". The products concerned were manufactured between October and December 2009.
Country of origin: Romania
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Danger:
Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because in certain circumstances, when used with "low tech" ski touring bindings, the toe portion of the pad fails to fit securely to the binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly and potentially causing the skier to fall.
One accident reported.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.
Notifying Country:
FRANCE
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
07th August 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
