Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-05-12). About 4,300 units in the US and 340 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15732 |
| Published | 2015-05-12 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-12 |
| Product category | Ice and Snow Sports |
| Products | Avalanche rescue snow shovels |
| Firm named in the title | Mountain Safety Research |
| Firms | Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash., also known as Mountain Safety Research (MSR) (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 4,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 340 |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Operator™ T, Operator™ D, and Responder™ avalanche rescue snow shovels. Lock buttons on the lower shaft connect the metal shovel blade to the metal shaft. Recalled shovels have a slit on either side of the lower lock button. The shovels measure about 32 to 34 inches long. The blades are red or yellow in color and the handles are gray. "Mountain Safety Research" is printed on the shaft of the handle. "MSR" is printed on the front of the shovel blade.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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