Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published April 9, 2026
Head Ski Boots Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
Head recalls ski boots with fluorescent yellow shell or sole inserts from 2016-2022 due to potential breakage causing serious injury during falls. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacements or sole inserts.
“Head Ski Boots Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1201-head-ski-boots-recall-risk-of-serious-injury-from-fall. Based on CPSC recall #10702 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Head-USA-Recalls-Ski-Boots-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fall-Hazard).
Head USA is recalling ski boots with fluorescent yellow components due to a fall hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on April 9, 2026. Owners should stop using the boots immediately and contact Head USA for a remedy.
Model names: VECTORRS, VECTOR EVO XR, VECTOR EVO ST, ADVANT EDGE 95, NEXT EDGE 85HT, RAPTOR 50HT Rental model junior, RAPTOR 40HT Rental model junior, VECTOR RS 130, VECTOR RS 130S, ADVANT EDGE 105, FORMULA 130 RS, FORMULA 130, FORMULA RS 120, FORMULA 120, FORMULA RS 120 GW, FORMULA 120 GW
Sold at: Various ski retailers nationwide and online from September 2015 through March 2026
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled ski boots immediately and contact Head USA or a Head authorized retailer. For boots with fluorescent boot shell materials, Head will provide free replacement boots in a newer equivalent model upon return of the recalled boots. For boots with yellow sole inserts, Head will provide free replacement sole inserts, which can be installed by the consumer or by a ski shop.
The 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. The agency reports no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Head has had previous recalls, including one for ski boots on April 9, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Victgoal Bicycle Helmets Recall (2026-09-10) and Adams Adir: Patio Chairs Recall (2026-01-15).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the heel area on the inner side of the left boot for a six-digit article code. Models with fluorescent yellow shell materials (e.g., NEXT EDGE, VECTOR EVO ST) or yellow sole inserts (e.g., VECTORRS) from 2016-2022 are recalled.
Brand
Head
Product
Head Ski Boots
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Boots
Immediately stop using the recalled ski boots with fluorescent yellow shell materials or sole inserts.
Return for Free Replacement
Contact Head USA or an authorized retailer to return the recalled boots for free replacement boots in a newer model.
Get New Sole Inserts
For boots with yellow sole inserts, return the boots to get free replacement sole inserts that can be installed by the consumer or a ski shop.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Various ski retailers nationwide and online from September 2015 through March 2026 for between $500 to $750.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Head
We’ve drafted a message you can send Head to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10702 — Head Ski Boots Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
Hello,
I own a Head Ski Boots Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard that is covered by recall 10702 from Head.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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