Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-06-08). Hazards: crash. About 4,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16190 |
| Published | 2016-06-08 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-08 |
| Product category | Sleds |
| Products | Sleds |
| Firm named in the title | Kwik Tek |
| Firms | Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie's, of Pocasset, Mass.) (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,200 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | LL Bean, Yukon Charlie's nationwide and online at Amazon.com, EMS.com, LLBean.com, SharperImage.com and YukonCharlies.com from June 2014 to June 2016 for about $180. |
Description
This recall involves the Hammerhead sleds, which were sold in blue, green, orange and yellow. The front handle bars have a steering system with polycarbonate skis. The rear HDPE skis are attached to the main aluminum frame. The units measure 23 inches wide by 9 inches high by 51 inches deep and weigh about 10 pounds. "Hammerhead Pro" is written on the top of the sled.
Hazard
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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