Mammut Sports Group has recalled about 5,580 Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels.
According to a press release from the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), the spring locking mechanism on the recalled shovels could fail in an emergency excavation if a person was buried in an avalanche, posing an injury or death. No incidents were reported.
The shovels were sold at outdoor and ski supply stores nationwide and online here from December 2022 through February 2023 for between $90 and $480.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche shovels and follow the instructions here to inspect the connection between the shaft and the shovel head to make sure it properly locks into position. If the connection does not lock into position, consumers should contact Mammut to receive a prepaid return shipping label to return the shovel for a free repair or a free replacement shovel.
The recalled shovels are made of aluminum, were sold in silver or black 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 the shovel shaft near the handle.
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