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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 23-174 Published April 6, 2023

Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels

The spring locking mechanism on the recalled avalanche shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche, posing a risk of injury or death for the buried person. sold at Outdoor and ski supply stores nationwide and online at https://www.mammut.com/us/en from December 2022 – February 2023 for $90 to $480.

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Recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovel
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Recalled Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe avalanche shovel

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Why it was recalled

The spring locking mechanism on the recalled avalanche shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche, posing a risk of injury or death for the buried person.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

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 label to return the shovel for a free repair or a free replacement shovel.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 5,580 (In addition, about 1,964 were sold in Canada)
Made inTaiwan
Sold atOutdoor and ski supply stores nationwide and online at https://www.mammut.com/us/en
Sales periodDecember 2022 – February 2023
Price$90 to $480

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800-451-5127
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