Rossignol recalls top-of-the-line Xium ski boots

Rossignol has recalled some Xium and X-11 ski boots sold from December 2007 to June 2009, due to a potentially hazardous defect.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Rossignol, announced a voluntary recall of the boots.  The recall effects nearly 3,000 pairs of boots in the US and 1,000 in Canada.

According to CPSC and HC, the sole of the boot may separate from the upper, potentially causing a crash.  Not all Xium and X-11 boots sold during the above time period are subject to the recall.  There may be a 5 or 6 digit lot number stamped in the right boot under the removable insole (see photo below). If there is no lot number, or if the lot number is not on the following list, the boots are not being recalled.

The recall notice recommends that consumers stop using effected boots immediately and contact Rossignol to receive a free replacement or a refund.

A similar recall is underway in Europe, and Rossignol has moved their production operations to more modern facilities in order to eliminate the issues.

Contact Rossignol in the US at (888) 243-6735 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, or in Canada at (800) 267-7547 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, visit our web site at www.rossignol.com, or e-mail us at recall@rossignol.com.