Karhu Snowshoe Bindings (Trak Inc.) – Equipment Failure (2003)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
"Karhu Meta Sweeper" and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings
Brand
Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Trak Inc., doing business as Karhu Inc., of Burlington, Vt. is recalling "Karhu Meta Sweeper" and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoe bindings. The hazard is: Screws and other hardware used to keep the bindings intact are too short, causing the binding to sep. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves bindings sold on the "Karhu Meta Sweeper" and "Karhu Morph Sweeper" snowshoes. The orange hybrid snowshoe Meta is 120 cm and has blue universal bindings. The blue Morph Sweeper is 130 cm with blue universal bindings. The snowshoes are high back, with a front toe strap and a pivot point.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Screws and other hardware used to keep the bindings intact are too short, causing the binding to separate from the shoe. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowshoes and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair kit.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026