Head Ski Boots is conducting a voluntary recall on around 1,900 ski boots (years 2015-2022) due to fluorescent yellow materials of the boot shell and sole inserts that can deteriorate and break, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall. In accordance with US/Canadian regulations, consumers are asked to stop using the affected products immediately and visit this link for full details, affected models, and next steps:
Here is the official recall announcement from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
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.
Name of Product: Head Ski Boots
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.
Remedy: Replace/Repair
Recall Date: April 09, 2026
Units: About 1,365 (In addition, about 525 were sold in Canada)
Chart 1 – Boots with fluorescent yellow shell materials eligible for replacement:Â
Chart 2 – Boots with fluorescent yellow sole inserts eligible for new sole inserts:Â
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Various ski retailers nationwide and online from September 2015 through March 2026 for between $500 to $750.
Importer(s): Head USA Inc., of Boulder, Colorado
Manufactured In: Czech Republic
Recall number: 26-395
