The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pelican International, has announced a voluntary recall of a utility sled tow hitch. According to the CPSC, the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are begin towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. The firm has received ten reports of the screw coming loose, but no injuries have been reported.
The tow hitch pivot is black metal and mesaures about 9.25 inches in length and 3.25 inches in diameter. It's used in connection with the Pelican Snow Trek Utility sled to allow the sled to be connected to a snowmobile or other similar transportation device.
Recall models include:
Product code / Product name / UPC
LDT75PC01 / Snow Trek 75 with runners and hitch / 776324514041
LDT75PD01 / Snow Trek 75 with runners, hitch and cover / 776324515222
PS2003-1 / Kit Sled Tow Hitch / 776324511101
PS2003-00 / Kit Sled Tow Hitch / 776324506480
PS2003-1-00 / Kit Sled Two Hitch / 776324512689
The hitches were sold at Paricon Inc., V.G. Grace and other regional distributors and sports retailers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2009.
The CPSC says consumer should stop using the hitch immediately and contact the firm to receve a free replacement kit and installation instructions.
