Quality control

Quality specifications and quality assurance are of prime importance to Amer Sports’ production processes - the Group manufactures a number of products for active sports in which injuries caused by defective equipment could subject the Company to product liability claims.

Products are subjected to quality control tests before production commences and also before they are sold to customers. Quality control tests are also carried out during production processes to ensure that the items produced meet the Group’s quality requirements.

In general, quality control is handled by Amer Sports’ own quality control personnel who carry out extensive testing and inspection procedures. The Group also requires its third-party suppliers to arrange for specific tests to be performed at each manufacturing site. In Asia, our Hong Kong sourcing office subjects outsourced production to close supervision to ensure that all products and components meet each brand’s product specifications and quality control standards. Should items be returned or recalled, the products involved are analyzed and investigated and Amer Sports liaises with third-party suppliers to ensure that any related problems do not subsequently occur.

In most countries in which Amer Sports operates, Amer Sports’ companies provide product warranties based on local legislation. The scope and terms of each warranty varies in different geographic markets and product categories.