The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17015·Announced 2016-10-14

Salewa Recalls Khion Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Salewa North America is recalling Khion ski boots because they may switch modes, separate, or crack, posing a fall hazard.

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.

Plain-English summary

Salewa North America Inc. is recalling approximately 1,300 Khion ski boots sold in the United States and 300 in Canada. The recall involves three models: Khion Boot Men, Khion Boot Women, and Khion Carbon Boot. These boots were sold at retailers including Christy Sports, Gorsuch, Jackson Hole Sports, REI, and online at backcountry.com, mountaingear.com, MEC.ca, and REI.com from October 2015 through June 2016 for between $800 and $900.

The ski boots can inadvertently switch from "ski" to "walk" mode, the upper cuffs can separate, and in the Khion Carbon model, the carbon boot shell can crack. These defects pose a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer. 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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boots and contact Dynafit for a full refund or a free replacement. Contact information is available via toll-free phone, email, or the Dynafit website.

The recalled product

Product
Khion ski boots
Manufacturer
Salewa North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Ski Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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