Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled October 3, 2018 · CPSC recall 19003 · Walmart
Hazard
The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 246,000
Incidents / injuries
Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.
Description
This recall involves Ozark Trail camp axes. The steel shaft tubular axes measure about 14 inches long from handle to axe head, and weigh about 1.25 lbs. The axes have a black, non-slip rubber grip and claw feature. "Ozark Trail" and model number 60111140 are printed on the product packaging.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Contact
Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day or online at www.walmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information..
Product
Ozark Trail camp axes
Manufacturer(s)
Gardex, of India
Imported by
Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Distributed by
Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Retailers
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.
Made in
India
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →