Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
USKwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Sleds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Kwik-Tek-Recalls-Sleds |
| Title | Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16190a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Blue Hammer Head Sled |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16190.16190b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Green Hammer Head Sled |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16190.16190c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Orange Hammer Head Sled |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16190.16190d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Yellow Hammer Head Sled |
| Hazards › Name | The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Sleds |
| Products › Type | Sleds |
| Products › Category I D | 68277 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,200 |
| Recall I D | 7763 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end. |
| Importers › Name | Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie's, of Pocasset, Mass.) |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 16190 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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