Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels
- Affected
- Two variations of aluminium shovels with orange handles, one with a black finish and one with a silver finish. Designed for digging out avalanche victims. The product name and production lot number are printed on shovel shaft near the handle.
- The problem
- The spring locking mechanism on the shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Hand Tools – Shovels |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mammut |
| Affected productions lots | Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe – 1121. Alugator Ride SE – 1221 & 0322 (sold as part of Barryvox Package, Barryvox S Package and Barryvox Package Tour) |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Product Description | Two variations of aluminium shovels with orange handles, one with a black finish and one with a silver finish. Designed for digging out avalanche victims. The product name and production lot number are printed on shovel shaft near the handle. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The spring locking mechanism on the shovels can fail in an emergency excavation of a person buried by an avalanche. This is due to the pin joint that connects the shovel shaft to the shovel blade not being positioned correctly in every case, which can cause the shovel blade to detach from the shaft. This therefore poses a risk of injury or death for the buried person.
The affected batches of the products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. For further information, please access the Mammut recall site here: https://mammut.prezly.com/recall-notice-for-a-call-for-inspection-shovel-locking-mechanism
Additional information
PSD case number: 2304-0051
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 26 April 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.