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🧸 Product AT DE EE LU PL February 13, 2026

HEAD — Ski boots

Ski boots in all sizes. Batches affected manufactured between 2016 and 2022.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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HEAD — Ski boots
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
Tears and cracks may appear during the expected lifetime of the product, which may result in loss of control of the skis. This may cause the user to fall and create a risk of injuries.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 210 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? HEAD ski boots may tear or crack over time. This can make you lose control while skiing and fall.

What's happening? Some HEAD ski boots are breaking too soon. This could cause serious injuries if you fall.

Does this affect me? If you own HEAD ski boots, you might be at risk. This affects people in Austria, Germany, Estonia, Luxembourg, and Poland.

What should I do? Stop using the boots right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice before skiing again.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
HEAD
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: Tears and cracks may appear during the expected lifetime of the product, which may result in loss of control of the skis. This may cause the user to fall and create a risk of injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
February 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097508

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
HEAD — Ski boots. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: Tears and cracks may appear during the expected lifetime of the product, which may result in loss of control of the skis. This may cause the user to fall and create a risk of injuries. · Origin...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria, Germany, Estonia, Luxembourg, and Poland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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