Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 16190 · Jun 8, 2016 · Kwik Tek
4,200
units affected
4,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16190
- Date
- Jun 8, 2016
- Company
- Kwik Tek
- Units affected
- 4,200
- Product
- Sleds
- Product type
- Sleds
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 23 inches wide by 9 inches high by 51 inches deep and weigh about 10 pounds. "Hammerhead Pro" is written on the top of the sled.
What can happen
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- LL Bean, Yukon Charlie's nationwide and online at Amazon.com, EMS.com, LLBean.com, SharperImage.com and YukonCharlies.com from June 2014 to June 2016 for about $180.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sleds?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
What is the hazard?
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.