Mammut Sports Group Recalls Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE Avalanche Shovels Due to Risk of Injury or Death
Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels
Date of Recall
2023-04-06CPSC Release Number
23-174Manufactured In
TaiwanUnits
About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)Importer
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, VermontSold By
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.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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.
Remedy
ReplaceRecall Comments
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