Ski boot sole pads / Ski boots - Quest / Quest Pro / Quest Pro Prebax
Ski boot sole pads / Ski boots - Quest / Quest Pro / Quest Pro Prebax was recalled on 6 August 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1170/10. Injuries risk reported by France. 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.
| Alert Number | 1170/10 |
| Brand | Salomon |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Romania |
| Model Number | The recall concerns models that have metal inserts in order to make them compatible with "low-tech" ski touring bindings. |
| Published | 6 August 2010 |
Risk Description
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.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product 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 “low-tech binding". The products concerned were manufactured between October and December 2009.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Ski boot sole pads / Ski boots - Quest / Quest Pro / Quest Pro Prebax.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.