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Avalanche rescue snow shovels

CPSC Recall #15-732 — May 12, 2015

Recall #15-732 Date: May 12, 2015 Remedy: Repair, Refund

Product

Avalanche rescue snow shovels

Description

The snow shovel's shaft and blade can come apart causing it to be unable to be used to rescue avalanche victims.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

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.

Units Affected

About 4,300 in the United States and 340 in Canada

Sold At

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.

Manufactured In

Taiwan

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