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Fall / CollapseFebruary 5, 2003CPSC #03080

CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
420
Remedy
repair

What 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.

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.

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.

Where it was 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.

Photos

"Karhu Meta Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings"Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings
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