CPSC2015-05-12
Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)
Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash., also known as Mountain Safety Research (MSR)
Hazard
The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's shaft and blade to come apart and render the shovel unable to be used as intended to rescue avalanche victims.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shovels and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or to Mountain Safety Research for a free replacement shaft.
Sold at
Outdoor recreation stores, including Bass Pro Shops, REI and others, nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from October 2014 through January 2015 for between $60 and $70.
Affected count
About 4,300 in the United States and 340 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Avalanche rescue snow shovels
Consumer contact
Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email consumer@cascadedesigns.com or online at www.msrgear.com and click on "Have You Purchased an MSR Snow Shovel" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Avalanche-Rescue-Snow-Shovels-Recalled-by-Mountain-Safety-ResearchDon't want to check this manually?
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