CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings
CPSC recall 03080 · announced February 5, 2003 · Trak Inc., Doing Business As Karhu · 420 units affected
The product
This recall involves bindings sold on the "Karhu Meta Sweeper" and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoes. The orange hybrid snowshoe Meta is 120 cm and has blue universal bindings. The blue Morph Sweeper is 130 cm with blue universal bindings. The snowshoes are high back, with a front toe strap and a pivot point.
The hazard
Screws and other hardware used to keep the bindings intact are too short, causing the binding to separate from the shoe. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Trak Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these bindings. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Sold at: Skiboards.com web site, LL Bean, Cabela's, Erehwon Mountain Outfitters, and Vail Bicycle stores sold these snowshoes nationwide, during November 2002, for about $250.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can contact Trak Inc. toll-free at (888) 288-2668 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.karhu.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.