Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-190 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 8, 2016
- Brand
- Kwik Tek
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Sleds
- Hazard
- Crash Hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 4,200
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 8, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Sleds · About 4,200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie's, of Pocasset, Mass.).
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 history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Sleds (About 4,200 units). This recall involves the Hammerhead sleds, which were sold in blue, green, orange and yellow.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.
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