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CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings

Reported: February 5, 2003 Initiated: February 5, 2003 #03080

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 420
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Trak-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Snowshoe-Bindings-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.. Units affected: About 420.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 5, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03080.

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