Reported Apr 6, 2023
Mammut Sports Group Recalls Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE Avalanche Shovels Due to Risk of Injury or Death
Mammut Sports Group Inc. of Williston, Vermont
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche shovels and follow the instructions at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism to inspect the connection between the shaft and the shovel head to make sure it properly locks into position. If the connection does not lock into position, consumers should contact Mammut to obtain a prepaid return shipping label to return the shovel for a free repair or a free replacement shovel.
Firm contact: Mammut Sports Group at 800-451-5127 from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at warranty.usa@mammut.com or online at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels
- Amount recalled
- About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Outdoor and ski supply stores nationwide and online at https://www.mammut.com/us/en from December 2022 through February 2023 for between $90 and $480..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The spring locking mechanism on the recalled avalanche shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche, posing a risk of injury or death for the buried person.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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