Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-03-06). Hazards: injury. About 3,000 units in the US and 60 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15091 |
| Published | 2015-03-06 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-06 |
| Product category | Augers |
| Products | StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers |
| Firm named in the title | Rapala |
| Firms | Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 60 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Cabela's, Gander Mountain, Joe's Sporting Goods, Kirkwood Scheels Sports, Reed's Sporting Goods and other sporting goods stores from September 2014 through January 2015 for about $600. |
Description
The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is a 24-pound black and red unit powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable 50-volt lithium ion battery. The auger has two handles, a power switch, a trigger switch and a drill, and is identified with the logo for StrikeMaster Ice Augers on the front of the powerhead. It also is identified as a Lithium Lazer™ on the top of the powerhead.
Hazard
The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Return to the place where purchased for a full refund, or return to Rapala for a full refund or $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.
Incidents and injuries
None
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