CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-02-05 · 03080
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03080
Date
2003-02-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Karhu Meta Sweeper" and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.
Retailer(s)
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.
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.