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Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)

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Nombre del producto:
Avalanche rescue snow shovels
Riesgo:
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.
Remedio:
Reparación
Reembolso
Fecha del retiro:
Mayo 12, 2015
Unidades:
About 4,300 in the United States and 340 in Canada
Contacto para los consumidores:

Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT, email consumer@cascadedesigns.com or online at www.msrgear.com and click on "Have You Purchased an MSR Snow Shovel" for more information.

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Description:

This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Operator™ T, Operator™ D,  and Responder™ avalanche rescue snow shovels. Lock buttons on the lower shaft connect the metal shovel blade to the metal shaft. Recalled shovels have a slit on either side of the lower lock button. The shovels measure about 32 to 34 inches long.  The blades are red or yellow in color and the handles are gray. "Mountain Safety Research" is printed on the shaft of the handle.  "MSR" is printed on the front of the shovel blade.

 
Remedio:

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.

Incidentes/Lesiones:

None reported

Vendido en:

Outdoor recreation stores, including Bass Pro Shops, REI and others, nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from October 2014 through January 2015 for between $60 and $70.

Fabricación en:
Taiwan
Número del retiro:
15-732
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