Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 16190 · announced June 8, 2016 · Kwik Tek · 4,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Hammerhead sleds, which were sold in blue, green, orange and yellow. The front handle bars have a steering system with polycarbonate skis. The rear HDPE skis are attached to the main aluminum frame. The units measure 23 inches wide by 9 inches high by 51 inches deep and weigh about 10 pounds. "Hammerhead Pro" is written on the top of the sled.
The hazard
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: LL Bean, Yukon Charlie's nationwide and online at Amazon.com, EMS.com, LLBean.com, SharperImage.com and YukonCharlies.com from June 2014 to June 2016 for about $180.
Consumer contact: Kwik Tek at 800-624-1297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at yukoncharlies.com and click on "Warranty" in the upper right-hand corner for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.