CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Trak Inc. Announce Recall of Snowshoe Bindings
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 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmTrak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.