Utility Snow Sled Hitch Recalled by Pelican International Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 10242. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the sled tow hitch and contact the firm to receive a free replacement kit and installation instructions.
CPSC recall 10242 has the recall date 25 May 2010. The notice names the firm Pelican International. The recall has about 250 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Sleds.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 10 reports of the screw coming loose. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 250 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions, Replace |
| Description | The tow hitch pivot is black metal and measures about 9.25 inches in length and 3.25 inches in diameter. The hitch is used in connection with the Pelican Snow Trek Utility sled. The hitch allows a Snow Trek sled to be connected to a snowmobile or other similar transportation device. Recalled models include: 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 |
| Product | Utility sled tow hitch, About 250, Sleds |
| Sold at | Paricon Inc., V.G. Grace and other regional distributors and sports retailers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2009 for about $50 if sold alone, and between $130 and $250 if sold with the sled. |
| Importer | Pelican International |
| Made in | China, Canada |
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- Hazard: Fall
- Category: Sleds
- CPSC recalls of 2010
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 250Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Sleds
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Pelican International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10242The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10242. https://recallregister.com/product/239-utility-snow-sled-hitch-recalled-by-pelican-international-due-to-injur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10242 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 10 reports of the screw coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Paricon Inc., V.G. Grace and other regional distributors and sports retailers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2009 for about $50 if sold alone, and between $130 and $250 if sold with the sled.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 10242?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
New Instructions, Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10242?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 250