Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-03-23). Hazards: laceration. About 103,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11182 |
| Published | 2011-03-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-27 |
| Product category | Hatchets or Axes |
| Products | Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe |
| Firm named in the title | Gerber Legendary Blades |
| Firms | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 103,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, new instructions |
| Sold | Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun and online since March 2005 for around $28 - $60. |
Description
This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall.
Hazard
The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.
Incidents and injuries
Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches.
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