Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-05-07). Hazards: laceration, impact injury. About 220 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15130 |
| Published | 2015-05-07 |
| Last updated | 2015-05-11 |
| Product category | Hatchets or Axes |
| Products | Japanese Axe M |
| Firm named in the title | Snow Peak |
| Firms | Snow Peak USA, of Portland, Ore. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 220 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160. |
Description
The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of light-colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap.
Hazard
The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Japanese Axe M and return it to the Snow Peak's Portland retail store or contact Snow Peak for a free replacement axe.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.
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