CPSC Recall in 2015: Avalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2015.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-732

Date: May 12, 2015

Product Name: Avalanche rescue snow shovels

Recall Description:

The snow shovel's shaft and blade can come apart causing it to be unable to be used to rescue avalanche victims.

Hazard Description:

The lower lock button on the avalanche snow shovel's shaft can fail to secure the blade, causing the shovel's shaft and blade to come apart and render the shovel unable to be used as intended to rescue avalanche victims.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair, Refund

Units: About 4,300 in the United States and 340 in Canada

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Outdoor recreation stores, including Bass Pro Shops, REI and others, nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from October 2014 through January 2015 for between $60 and $70.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan