"Karhu Meta Sweeper" and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: February 5, 2003 Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt. Clothing & Accessories
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 420)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 420)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 03080