Recall: Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
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 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.
Name of product: Sleds
Units: About 4,200
Hazard: The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
Recall date: June 08, 2016
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Importers: Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie's, of Pocasset, Mass.)
Manufactured in: China
Consumer contact: Kwik Tek at 800-624-1297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at yukoncharlies.com and click on "Warranty" in the upper right-hand corner for more information.
Recall number: 16-190