Kwik Tek Sleds recall: Crash Hazard
Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
Why was Kwik Tek Sleds recalled?
The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Sleds
- Company
- Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie's, of Pocasset, Mass.)
- Quantity
- About 4,200
- 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.
- Recall date
- June 8, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
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 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.