Salomon Ski Boot Recall Due to Leg Fracture and Injuries
A Salomon USA ski boot recall is being issued after several reports of knee injuries and a fractured leg, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The Ogden, Utah company is recalling Salomon “Quest Touring Pads” and Salomon “Quest Pro Pebax” and “Quest Pro” touring-style ski boots because the toe of the boot pad can release suddenly from the ski binding which increases the risk of a ski accident injury. Some of the recalled products were sold only as boot pads and some were pads sold with boots. According to the recall announcement:
“The sole pads have visible steel inserts intended to make these Quest touring-style sole pads compatible with a specific type of touring-style ski binding, commonly referred to by back-country skiers as a ‘low-tech binding.’”
The potentially hazardous ski boots and boot pads were sold at Salomon USA dealers in Colorado, Utah, Vermont and Washington between February and April 2010. Owners should not use the recalled ski boots and may return them to any Salomon ski dealer for a refund.
Defective Products: Injury Liability Laws
Under product liability law, if a victim suffers an injury due to a defective product, the victim may be able to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer and/or distributor of the product and possibly other parties. Victims may be able to receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, among other thigns.
