CPSC recall · Reported May 12, 2015
Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)
The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's shaft and blade to come apart and render the shovel unable to be used…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Operator™ T, Operator™ D, and Responder™ av….
Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 12, 2015. Reason: The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shovels and return them to the place…. Verify recall #15732 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's….
- None
- agency class
- May 12, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15732 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Operator™ T, Operator™ D, and Responder™ avalanche rescue snow shovels. Lock buttons on the lower shaft connect the metal shovel blade to the metal shaft. Recalled shovels have a slit on either side of the lower lock button. The shovels measure about 32 to 34 inches long. The blades are red or yellow in color and the handles are gray. "Mountain Safety Research" is printed on the shaft of the handle. "MSR" is printed on the front of the shovel blade.
Reason for recall
The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's shaft and blade to come apart and render the shovel unable to be used as intended to rescue avalanche victims.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shovels and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or to Mountain Safety Research for a free replacement shaft.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15732 |
| Date reported | May 12, 2015 |
| Date initiated | May 12, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 4,300 in the United States and 340 in Canada |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shovels and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or to Mou…
- Check the recall number (15732) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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