CPSC recall 23-174, announced April 6, 2023, covers Mammut Sports Group Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels (about 5,580 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call 800-451-5127, go to mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism, or email warranty.usa@mammut.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mammut Sports Group
- Recall number
- 23-174
- Units
- About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont
- Distributor
- Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont
Recall contact information
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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