CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-02-05). Hazards: fall. About 420 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03080 |
| Published | 2003-02-05 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-19 |
| Product category | Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Products | Karhu Meta Sweeper and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings |
| Firm named in the title | Trak Inc. |
| Firms | Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 420 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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