Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Recalled May 7, 2015 · CPSC recall 15130 · Snow Peak

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

Replace

Units

About 220

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Snow Peak toll-free at (855) 407-8390 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.snowpeak.com and click on the recall poster for more information.

Product

Japanese Axe M

Imported by

Snow Peak USA, of Portland, Ore.

Retailers

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.

Made in

Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →