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Utility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard

  • Recalled utility snow sled tow hitch
Name of Product:
Utility sled tow hitch
Hazard:

The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.

Remedy:
New Instructions
Replace
Recall Date:
May 25, 2010
Units:

About 250

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Pelican International toll-free at (888) 669-6960 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website at www.pelicansport.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The tow hitch pivot is black metal and measures about 9.25 inches in length and 3.25 inches in diameter. The hitch is used in connection with the Pelican Snow Trek Utility sled. The hitch allows a Snow Trek sled to be connected to a snowmobile or other similar transportation device. Recalled models include:

Product codeProduct nameUPC
LDT60PC00Snow Trek 60 with runners and hitch776324512597
LDT75PC01Snow Trek 75 with runners and hitch776324514041
LDT75PD01Snow Trek 75 with runners, hitch and cover776324515222
PS2003-1Kit Sled Tow Hitch776324511101
PS2003-00Kit Sled Tow Hitch776324506480
PS2003-1-00Kit Sled Two Hitch776324512689
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the sled tow hitch and contact the firm to receive a free replacement kit and installation instructions.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 10 reports of the screw coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Paricon Inc., V.G. Grace and other regional distributors and sports retailers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2009 for about $50 if sold alone, and between $130 and $250 if sold with the sled.
Importer(s):

Pelican International, of Quebec, Canada

Manufactured In:
China and Canada
Recall number:
10-242

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