CPSCMay 12, 2015consumer
Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's shaft and blade to come apart and render the shovel unable to be used as intended to rescue avalanche victims.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shovels and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or to Mountain Safety Research for a free replacement shaft.
Brands named
cascade designs inc of seattle wash also known as mountain safety research msravalancheavalanche rescue
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