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Mammut Sports Group Recalls Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE Avalanche Shovels Due to Risk of Injury or Death

Recall 23-174 · April 6, 2023 · Mammut Sports

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche shovels and follow the instructions at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism 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 obtain a prepaid return shipping label to return the shovel for a free repair or a free replacement shovel.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-174 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 6, 2023
Brand
Mammut Sports
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels
Hazard
Risk of Injury or Death
Remedy
Repair, Replace
Units
About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
April 6, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE shovels. The recalled shovels are used for digging out avalanche victims. The recalled shovels are made of aluminum, were sold in silver or black finishes 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 shovel shaft near the handle.

Is my product affected?

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  • Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels · About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovel
Recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovel
Recalled Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovel
Recalled Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovel
Barryvox Package that Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels were sold in
Barryvox Package that Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels were sold in
Location of Production Lot number
Location of Production Lot number

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Outdoor and ski supply stores nationwide and online at https://www.mammut.com/us/en from December 2022 through February 2023 for between $90 and $480.; Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Williston, Vermont.

Consumer contact

Mammut Sports Group at 800-451-5127 from 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at warranty.usa@mammut.com or online at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism.

Recall history and context

Mammut Sports appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels (About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada) units). 0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE shovels.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury or Death.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche shovels and follow the instructions at https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism 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 obtain a prepaid return shipping…

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