A voluntary recall has been announced for the Hammerhead Sleds from Kwik Tek due to the possibility that the front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard. Following is from the official release from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Recall date: June 08, 2016
Recall number: 16-190
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Sleds
Hazard:
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy:
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.
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Recall Details
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
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
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(s)
Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie’s, of Pocasset, Mass.)
Manufactured in
China
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