CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings

Recalled February 5, 2003 · CPSC recall 03080 · Trak

"Karhu Meta Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings

"Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit.

Units

About 420

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Trak Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these bindings. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit.

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

Product

Karhu Meta Sweeper and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings

Manufacturer(s)

Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.

Retailers

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.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →