F1 LT and F1 GT Ski Boots Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 9538
Recall Number: 23131
Date of Record: 2023-02-23

1. Recall Summary
SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colorado, initiated a voluntary recall of certain F1 LT and F1 GT ski boots. The recall was published on February 23, 2023. The recall involves approximately 770 units in the United States and an additional 160 units sold in Canada. The recalled products were manufactured in Italy.

2. Affected Products
This recall specifically involves the Fall 2022 F1 LT and F1 GT men’s and women’s ski boots. The boots were sold in black/orange/aqua blue color combinations. The brand name “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. The boots were sold at Cripple Creek Backcountry, REI, Ski The Whites, Skimo Co, Ute Mountaineers, other sporting goods stores, and authorized SCARPA dealers nationwide, as well as online at www.backcountry.com and https://us.scarpa.com, from August 2022 through December 2022 for approximately $900.

3. Hazard Information
The two screws on each boot that attach the ski/walk mechanism to the cuff can loosen or fall out. This can cause the mechanism to malfunction, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to the consumer. As of the date of the recall notice, no injuries had been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boots. Consumers must contact SCARPA for instructions on replacing the screws. Consumers have two options for the repair:
– Take the recalled ski boots to an authorized SCARPA dealer to have the screws replaced free of cost.
– Request SCARPA to send the free screws, including shipping, for self-replacement.
A video demonstrating the repair is available at https://us.scarpa.com/community/support/contact-scarpas-recall-team.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a repair. The repair involves replacing the two screws on each boot that attach the ski/walk mechanism to the cuff. The repair is provided free of charge to consumers, either through an authorized dealer or via self-replacement with screws shipped by SCARPA.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact SCARPA for more information by:
– Telephone: Toll-free at 866-998-2895 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
– Email: recall@scarpa.com.
– Online: Visit https://us.scarpa.com/product-recall-22f1 or go to https://us.scarpa.com and click on “2022 F1 LT & F1 GT Recall” under Support at the bottom of the page.

Additional Information
Not specified in the recall notice: Product UPCs, specific model numbers beyond “F1 LT” and “F1 GT,” or the exact number of screws per boot beyond the two mentioned. The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the remedy.

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