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Kwik Tek, Inc. recalls Hammerhead Pro XLD Sleds
- Starting date:
- June 28, 2016
- Posting date:
- June 28, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-59008
Affected products
Hammerhead Pro XLD Sleds
Product description
This recall involves the Hammerhead sleds, which were sold in blue, green, orange and yellow. The front handle bars have a steering system with polycarbonate skis. The rear HDPE skis are attached to the main aluminum frame. The units measure approximately 58.4 centimetres (23 inches) wide by 22.9 centimetres (9 inches) high by 129.5 centimetres (51 inches) deep and weigh approximately 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds). "Hammerhead Pro" is written on the top of the sled.
Hazard identified
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a fall hazard.
Neither Health Canada nor Kwik Tek, Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 173 units of the recalled sleds were sold in Canada at retail stores and online.
Time period sold
The recalled sleds were sold from June 2014 to June 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Kwik Tek, Inc.
Denver
Colorado
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
For more information, consumers may contact Kwik Tek by telephone toll-free at 1-800-624-1297 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit Yukon Charlie's website and click on "Warranty" in the upper right-hand corner for more information.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.