Reported May 12, 2015
Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues…
Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash., also known as Mountain Safety Research (MSR)
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email consumer@cascadedesigns.com or online at www.msrgear.com and click on "Have You Purchased an MSR Snow Shovel" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Avalanche rescue snow shovels
- Amount recalled
- About 4,300 in the United States and 340 in Canada
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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