Product Recall Number: 10-242
Why was recalled?
"The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders."
Product Recall Number: 10-242
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-05-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: "The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle."
Hazard Description: "The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders."
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace, New Instructions
Units: About 250
Incidents: The firm has received 10 reports of the screw coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the sled tow hitch and contact the firm to receive a free replacement kit and installation instructions.
Sold At: "Paricon Inc., V.G. Grace and other regional distributors and sports retailers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2009 for about $50 if sold alone, and between $130 and $250 if sold with the sled."
Importers: "Pelican International, of Quebec, Canada"
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China and Canada
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed