This recall involves RC4 50, RC4 60 and RC4 65 Junior Ski Boots in sizes 21.5 to 27.5. The RC4 50 and RC4 60 sold in Rhino Grey and Snow colors. The RC4 65 was sold in yellow. “Fischer” is printed on the lower shell on each boot, and the specific model and name is printed on the outside of the upper cuff, between the two top buckles. The size of the boot is stamped on the sole.
The ski boot cuff can rotate, causing the lock mechanism to malfunction, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RC4 Junior Ski Boots and contact Fischer Sports for instructions on how to receive a refund, a free replacement or a free repair by calling Fischer Sports US at 800-844-7810 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by, email at juniorboot.us@fischersports.com or online at fischersports.com/voluntary-product-update-junior-alpine-ski-boot-recall or fischersports.com and click on “Voluntary Product Update Junior Alpine Ski Boots Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
About 1,460 were sold, in addition to about 114 in Canada.
The company has received one report of an incident of the ski boot cuff rotated. No injuries have been reported.
The equipement was sold at ski gear stores nationwide and online at fischersports.com and other websites from October 2022 through February 2024 for between $200 and $275.
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