Injury Hazard Prompts Snow Sled Trailer Hitch Recall
An injury hazard has prompted a utility snow sled hitch recall by Pelican International, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.
Screws in the hitch could loosen and fall because of vibrations when the sled is used to tow cargo. This could cause the sled to detach from a vehicle towing the cargo and poses an injury and accident hazard to those using the hitch and those in the surrounding area. There have been 10 reports of screws coming loose. The recalled utility sled hitches were sold at Paricon Inc., VG Grace and other sports retail locations nationwide from Jan. 2007 through Dec. 2009 alone and as a combination with the sled.
Defective Snow Sled Hitch Product Description
The black metal tow hitch pivot is just under 10 inches long and 4 inches in diameter and is used with the Pelican Snow Trek Utility Sled to connect the utility sled to a vehicle such as a snowmobile.
Recalled sled hitches include the following models:
| Product code | Product name | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| LDT60PC00 | Snow Trek 60 with runners and hitch | 776324512597 |
| 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 |
