CPSC2023-04-06
Mammut Sports Group Recalls Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE Avalanche Shovels Due to Risk of Injury or Death
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont
Hazard
The spring locking mechanism on the recalled avalanche shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche, posing a risk of injury or death for the buried person.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche shovels and follow the instructions at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism to inspect the connection between the shaft and the shovel head to make sure it properly locks into position. If the connection does not lock into position, consumers should contact Mammut to obtain a prepaid return shipping label to return the shovel for a free repair or a free replacement shovel.
Sold at
Outdoor and ski supply stores nationwide and online at https://www.mammut.com/us/en from December 2022 through February 2023 for between $90 and $480.
Affected count
About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels
Consumer contact
Mammut Sports Group at 800-451-5127 from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at warranty.usa@mammut.com or online at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Mammut-Sports-Group-Recalls-Alugator-Ride-3-0-Hoe-and-Alugator-Ride-SE-Avalanche-Shovels-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-DeathDon't want to check this manually?
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