Head USA Recalls Ski Boots Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The fluorescent yellow materials of the boot shell and sole inserts can deteriorate and break, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall.
What parents need to know
Head USA is recalling certain ski boots due to a potential safety issue. The fluorescent yellow materials used in the boot shell and sole inserts may degrade and break apart over time.
This deterioration can lead to a fall hazard, posing a risk of serious injury to skiers.
If you have these ski boots, please stop using them immediately. It is important to consult the full recall notice for specific instructions on how to identify if your boots are affected and to follow the outlined remedy process.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26395
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 1,365 (In addition, about 525 were sold in Canada)
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled ski boots immediately and contact Head USA or a Head authorized retailer. For recalled boots with fluorescent boot shell materials, Head will provide free replacement boots in a newer equivalent model upon return of the recalled boots. For recalled boots with yellow sole inserts, Head will provide free replacement sole inserts, which can be installed by the consumer or by a ski shop.
- Product description
This recall involves Head Ski Boots with fluorescent yellow components from model years 2016 through 2022 with the model names and article codes shown in the following charts. The article code consists of six digits and is marked in the heel area on the inner side of the left boot. Chart 1 - Boots with fluorescent yellow shell materials eligible for replacement: Article code Model name Production years 606616 NEXT EDGE 85HT Rental model 2016 2017 607056 VECTOR EVO ST 2017 607311 ADVANT EDGE 65 R Rental model 2017 607335 RAPTOR 50HT Rental model junior 2017 2018 607337 RAPTOR 40HT Rental model junior 2017 2018 608033 608032 VECTOR RS 130 VECTOR RS 130S No liner 2018 608113 ADVANT EDGE 105 2018 609060 VECTOR EVO ST 2019 607121 ADVANT EDGE 95 2017 601113 FORMULA RS 120 2021 601150 FORMULA 120 2021 602113 FORMULA RS 120 GW 2022 602124 FORMULA 120 GW 2022 602127 FORMULA 120 2022 Chart 2 - Boots with fluorescent yellow sole inserts eligible for new sole inserts: Article code Model name Production years 605048 VECTORRS 2015 605052 VECTOR EVO XR 2016 2017 606035 VECTOR EVO ST 2016 606115 ADVANT EDGE 95 2016 601105 FORMULA 130 RS 2021 601140 FORMULA 130 2021.
- Products and models
- Head Ski Boots
- Sold at
- Various ski retailers nationwide and online from September 2015 through March 2026 for between $500 to $750.
- Consumer contact
- Head USA toll-free at 800-874-3235, option 3, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@us.head.com or online at https://www.head.com/en_US/recalls or https://www.head.com/en_US/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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