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Ski boot Fischer “Fischer RC4” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00048/24
Summary
The cuff of the boot can rotate backwards and overcome the lock mechanism, which would put the wearer at risk of falling and/or injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Ski boot — Fischer
- Brand
- Fischer
- Name / model
- Fischer RC4 · RC4 50 JR, RC4 60 JR, RC4 65 JR
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Ski boots for alpine skiing, intended for teenagers, batches affected: those with a shoe size upwards of 21.5
- Recall information: https://www.fischersports.com/voluntary-product-update-junior-alpine-ski-boot
What is the risk?
- The cuff of the boot can rotate backwards and overcome the lock mechanism, which would put the wearer at risk of falling and/or injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/01/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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