News From CPSC: 1 Recall Announced Today

 

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1. Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kwik-Tek-Recalls-Sleds/

 

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1. Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kwik-Tek-Recalls-Sleds/

 

Recall Date: June 8, 2016

Recall Number: 16-190

 

Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kwik-Tek-Recalls-Sleds/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Sleds

 

Hazard: The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.

 

Consumer Contact: Kwik Tek at 800-624-1297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at yukoncharlies.com and click on “Warranty” in the upper right-hand corner for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photo’s Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kwik-Tek-Recalls-Sleds/

 

Units: About 4,200

 

Description: This recall involves the Hammerhead sleds, which were sold in blue, green, orange and yellow. The front handle bars have a steering system with polycarbonate skis. The rear HDPE skis are attached to the main aluminum frame. The units measure 23 inches wide by 9 inches high by 51 inches deep and weigh about 10 pounds. “Hammerhead Pro” is written on the top of the sled. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: LL Bean, Yukon Charlie’s nationwide and online at Amazon.com, EMS.com, LLBean.com, SharperImage.com and YukonCharlies.com from June 2014 to June 2016 for about $180.

Importer: Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie’s, of Pocasset, Mass.)

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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