The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09273·Announced 2009-07-14

Rossignol Recalls Cross-Country Boots Due to Sole Separation Fall Hazard

Rossignol is recalling specific cross-country ski boots because the sole may separate from the upper, creating a fall risk. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rossignol Ski Co. is recalling certain cross-country boots due to a fall hazard. The sole of the boot could separate from the upper part of the boot during use, which poses a risk of falling to consumers. The recall includes Rossignol cross-country boots with model names X-IUM World Cup Skate, X-IUM World Cup Classic, X-IUM World Cup Pursuit, X-11 Skate, and X-IUM J Skate. The model name is printed on the upper part of the boot. Affected boots have a 5- or 6-digit lot number stamped on the right boot under the removable insole.

About 3,000 pairs were sold in the United States and 1,000 pairs in Canada. The boots were sold at specialty outdoor retailers nationwide for between $140 and $400 in the U.S. and between $200 and $500 in Canada from December 2007 through June 2009. The boots were manufactured in Romania. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Rossignol to determine if their boots are included in the recall. If the boots are affected, consumers can receive a free replacement or a refund. For additional questions, consumers can contact Rossignol at (888) 243-6735 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, visit www.rossignol.com, or e-mail [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Rossignol Cross-Country Boots
Category
Consumer Product — Skiing/Snowboarding
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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