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Mammut Sports Group Recalls Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE Avalanche Shovels Due to Risk of Injury or Death

  • Recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovel
  • Recalled Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovel
  • Barryvox Package that Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels were sold in
  • Location of Production Lot number
Name of Product:
Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels
Hazard:

The spring locking mechanism on the recalled avalanche shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche, posing a risk of injury or death for the buried person.

Remedy:
Replace
Repair
Recall Date:
April 06, 2023
Units:

About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)

Consumer Contact

Mammut Sports Group at 800-451-5127 from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at warranty.usa@mammut.com or online at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE shovels. The recalled shovels are used for digging out avalanche victims. The recalled shovels are made of aluminum, were sold in silver or black finishes and have orange handles. The recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovels were sold individually with production lot number 1121. The Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels were sold as part of the Barryvox Package, and Barryvox Package Tour with production lot numbers 1221 and 0322. The product name and production lot number are printed on shovel shaft near the handle.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche shovels and follow the instructions at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism to inspect the connection between the shaft and the shovel head to make sure it properly locks into position. If the connection does not lock into position, consumers should contact Mammut to obtain a prepaid return shipping label to return the shovel for a free repair or a free replacement shovel. 

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Outdoor and ski supply stores nationwide and online at https://www.mammut.com/us/en from December 2022 through February 2023 for between $90 and $480.
Importer(s):

Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont

Distributor(s):
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
23-174
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