Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled June 8, 2016 · CPSC recall 16190 · Kwik Tek

Hazard

The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 4,200

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.

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.

Product

Sleds

Imported by

Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie's, of Pocasset, Mass.)

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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