CPSC recall 23174
Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2023-04-06
On 2023-04-06 the CPSC announced a recall of Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels by Mammut Sports Group, citing 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 bur….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23174 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2023-04-06 |
| Published | 2023-04-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Mammut Sports Group |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Mammut-Sports-Group-Recalls-Alugator-Ride-3-0-Hoe-and-Alugator-Ride-SE-Avalanche-Shovels-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death
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