CPSC recall 15-732, announced May 12, 2015, covers Cascade Designs Avalanche rescue snow shovels (about 4,300 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 531-9531, go to www.msrgear.com, or email consumer@cascadedesigns.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cascade Designs
- Recall number
- 15-732
- Units
- About 4,300 in the United States and 340 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash., also known as Mountain Safety Research (MSR)
Avalanche rescue snow shovels
CPSC product type: Ice and Snow Sports
Recall contact information
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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