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CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings

U.S. CPSCFallsFeb 5, 2003
"Karhu Meta Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings
"Karhu Meta Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings
"Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings
"Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & 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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can contact Trak Inc. toll-free at (888) 288-2668 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.karhu.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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