2022 F1 LT + F1 GT

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall with Health Canada

Release Date: February 23, 2023

Release Number: 23-131

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SCARPA North America Recalls F1 Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: F1 LT and F1 GT Ski Boots

Hazard: The two screws on each boot that attach the ski/walk mechanism to the cuff can loosen or fall out, causing the mechanism to malfunction, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer. 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boots and contact SCARPA for instructions on replacing the screws. Consumers can either take the recalled ski boots to an authorized SCARPA dealer to have the screws replaced free of cost or request SCARPA to send them the free screws, including shipping, for self-replacement. A video demonstrating the repair is available here.

Consumer Contact:

SCARPA toll-free at 866-998-2895 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online a https://us.scarpa.com and click on Product Recalls under Support at the bottom of the page, for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 770 (In addition, about 160 were sold in Canada)

Description:

This recall involves the Fall 2022 F1 LT and F1 GT men’s and women’s ski boots. The ski boots were sold in black/orange/aqua blue color combinations. SCARPA is printed in white letters on the lower outer side of the boot. The model name “F1 LT” or “F1 GT” is printed on the upper right outside ankle cuff of the boots. Only ski boots manufactured in 2022 are included in this recall. The manufacture date is stamp molded into the cuff. To locate the manufacture date, the ski/walk mechanism must be placed in walk mode and the cuff pushed back. The lower circle has an arrow pointing to the number “22,” indicating the manufacture year. 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Cripple Creek Backcountry, REI, Ski The Whites, Skimo Co, Ute Mountaineers and other sporting goods stores and authorized SCARPA dealers nationwide, and online at www.backcountry.com and https://us.scarpa.com from August 2022 through December 2022 for about $900.

Importer: SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colorado

Manufactured in: Italy

Note:

Health Canada's press release is available at: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/scarpa-f1-lt-and-f1-gt-ski-boots-recalled-due-fall-hazard

Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

Effected Products

F1 LT
F1 LT

Recalled SCARPA F1 LT – Black/Orange

F1 LT WMN
F1 LT WMN

Recalled SCARPA F1 LT – Black/Aqua

F1 GT
F1 GT

Recalled SCARPA F1 GT – Blue/Orange

F1 GT WMN
F1 GT WMN

Recalled SCARPA F1 GT – Blue/Aqua

For information on how to identify the boots subject to the recall, please see the detailed description below.

If your boots are subject to the recall, or if you have any questions about whether your boots are subject to the recall, please contact SCARPA immediately, toll-free at (866) 998-2895 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email us at: [email protected], or use the form below to remedy the issue.

Contact SCARPA's Recall Team
Boot Identification Guide

To identify boots manufactured in 2022 and purchased after August 1, 2022, that are subject to the recall, please follow the steps below.

Method 1 - DO YOU HAVE THE BOX?

Check the production batch number located on the box label, which can be found on the label in the area indicated below with the red square:

If the production batch number ends in any of the eight 6-digit numbers pictured, then the screws MUST be replaced. If the production batch number ends in any other number, the boots are NOT subject to this recall.

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Method 2 - LOOK AT THE CUFF
  1. Place the Ski/Walk mechanism in “walk” mode.
  2. Push cuff back as shown in image 1 below.
  3. Locate year of manufacture stamp molded into the cuff and shown in image 2.
  4. If the molded arrow points to 2019, 2020 or 2021 then they are NOT affected by this issue, and screw replacement is NOT necessary.
  5. If the arrow points to 2022, then they may be affected by this issue and the screws should be replaced.
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FAQ

Questions & Answers Regarding the Voluntary Recall of the SCARPA Winter 2022 F1 LT/GT/XT Ski Boots

Is the F1 XT included in the recall?

Yes, though none were shipped by SNA in 2022. This product was offered globally starting this season (FW 22/23) but not in N.A. The issue and fix is exactly the same for the XT as it is for the GT/LT.
What is wrong with the existing screws?

In the affected batches the screws threads do not extend far enough down the shaft and may not ensure a strong enough connection to the cuff.
Why did the original screws use a 3mm hex bit and the new ones use a 2.5mm hex bit?

We did that to differentiate the replacement screws from original screws. The head is slightly narrower on the replacement screws as well.
I bought my boots in another country. Can I still get them fixed here?

YES! An existing SCARPA ski boot retailer can replace the screws for you or we can send you replacement screws to replace yourself.
I see two molded stamps in my cuff…one goes from 1-12 and the other from 19-24? What’s up with that?

One is the month of manufacture, and one is the year of manufacture. You only need to check the 19-24 stamp per the inspection instructions.
Why do the screws have blue stuff on the threads?

We have pre-applied thread locker to make sure the screws stay secure after installation.
How do I get recall service from SCARPA?

Read through the Recall Details, Recall Summary, and Boot Identification Guide above and and complete the Contact SCARPA's Recall Team form.
How long will it take to receive recall replacement screws?

Questions & Answers Regarding the Voluntary Recall of the SCARPA Winter 2022 F1 LT/GT/XT Ski Boots
Fast Track Recall

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