EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Hobby/sports equipment
Ski boot Fischer “Travers CC” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00034/20
Summary
The carbon fibre of the upper cuff might be insufficiently strong. Consequently, small cracks might generate after frequent use, which could lead the cuff to break. This could cause the user to lose control of the skis and fall, increasing the risk of injuries.
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Product
Ski boot — Fischer
- Brand
- Fischer
- Name / model
- Travers CC · Item Number: U18519, Travers series
- Batch number(s)
- All models delivered after October 2018Sizes 25.5 to 30.5
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Pair of ski boots in sizes 25.5 to 30.5. The product was also sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.fischersports.com/at_de/recall-travers-cc
What is the risk?
- The carbon fibre of the upper cuff might be insufficiently strong. Consequently, small cracks might generate after frequent use, which could lead the cuff to break. This could cause the user to lose control of the skis and fall, increasing the risk of injuries.
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: 13/02/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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