The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03080·Announced 2003-02-05

Karhu Snowshoe Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard from Short Screws

Trak Inc. is recalling Karhu Meta and Morph Sweeper snowshoe bindings because short screws may cause them to separate, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., is recalling approximately 420 units of Karhu Meta Sweeper and Karhu Morph Sweeper snowshoe bindings. The recall involves the orange 120 cm Meta snowshoe with blue universal bindings and the blue 130 cm Morph Sweeper with blue universal bindings. These products were sold nationwide during November 2002 for about $250 at retailers including Skiboards.com, LL Bean, Cabela's, Erehwon Mountain Outfitters, and Vail Bicycle stores.

The recall is being conducted because the screws and other hardware used to keep the bindings intact are too short. This defect can cause the binding to separate from the shoe, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC and Trak Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these bindings; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Karhu Meta Sweeper and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings
Manufacturer
Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowshoes
Hazard
Affected units
420

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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