CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2023-04-06

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

23174 · Recalled 2023-04-06 · CPSC page

Recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovel
Recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovel

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovelsAbout 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont
Distributor
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Outdoor, ski supply, online at https://www.mammut.com/us/en, $480.

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.

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Recalled Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovel
Recalled Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovel
Barryvox Package that Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels were sold in
Barryvox Package that Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels were sold in
Location of Production Lot number
Location of Production Lot number

Source: CPSC recall 23174. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.