Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats following reports that this product contains structural defects that limit its use and may pose a risk of injury to consumers.
Reported Issues:
Consumers report:
- That their Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats experience premature breaking of the rubber straps, sometimes after just a few uses
- That the metal coils or springs twist, loosen, or break, which reduces traction and can create a risk of slipping
- Instances of inconsistent quality, including cleats that arrive damaged or with misaligned coils
- That cleats shift or slip on footwear during use, impairing stability and increasing the risk of injury
- That traction performance diminishes quickly, limiting safe and proper use
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned:
Potential claims include:
- Economic loss
- Product defect
- Risk of injury
- Performance vs. marketing
Signs You May Be Affected:
- Your new Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats arrived damaged or with misaligned components
- The rubber straps or harness broke, tore, or snapped during normal use
- The metal coils twisted, loosened, unraveled, or broke, reducing traction
- You have slipped, tripped, or sustained an injury while wearing the cleats due to a loss of traction or other cleat-related issues
- The traction of your cleats diminished or failed after normal use
If you have encountered this issue, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520
