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CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings

Name: CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings
Brand: Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.
SKU: CPSC-03080
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 5, 2003Recall ID: 03080Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Karhu Meta Sweeper and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Trak-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Snowshoe-Bindings-
Title	CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Karhu-Meta.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	"Karhu Meta Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Karhu-Morph.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	"Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe with recalled bindings
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	CPSC and Trak Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these bindings. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Products › Name	Karhu Meta Sweeper and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings
Products › Type	Skiing/Snowboarding
Products › Category I D	2130
Products › Number Of Units	About 420
Recall I D	2353
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2003-02-05T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	03080
Manufacturers › Name	Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.
Consumer Contact	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
Last Publish Date	2025-05-19T00:00:00

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Recalling FirmTrak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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