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Utility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled May 25, 2010 · CPSC recall 10242 · Utility

Recalled sled tow hitch
Hazard
The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
Remedy
New Instructions · Replace
Units
About 250
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 10 reports of the screw coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The tow hitch pivot is black metal and measures about 9.25 inches in length and 3.25 inches in diameter. The hitch is used in connection with the Pelican Snow Trek Utility sled. The hitch allows a Snow Trek sled to be connected to a snowmobile or other similar transportation device. Recalled models include: Product code Product name UPC LDT60PC00 Snow Trek 60 with runners and hitch 776324512597 LDT75PC01 Snow Trek 75 with runners and hitch 776324514041 LDT75PD01 Snow Trek 75 with runners, hitch and cover 776324515222 PS2003-1 Kit Sled Tow Hitch 776324511101 PS2003-00 Kit Sled Tow Hitch 776324506480 PS2003-1-00 Kit Sled Two Hitch 776324512689

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the sled tow hitch and contact the firm to receive a free replacement kit and installation instructions.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pelican International toll-free at (888) 669-6960 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website atwww.pelicansport.com

Product
Utility sled tow hitch
Imported by
Pelican International, of Quebec, Canada
Retailers
Paricon Inc., V.G. Grace and other regional distributors and sports retailers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2009 for about $50 if sold alone, and between $130 and $250 if sold with the sled.
Made in
China · Canada
UPC
776324506480 · 776324511101 · 776324512597 · 776324512689 · 776324514041 · 776324515222

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

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