CPSCGeneral Alert
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: March 23, 2011Recall ID: 11182Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Gerber-Legendary-Blades-Recalls-Combo-Axe-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11182.11182a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | The Combo Axe with a knife in the handle is included in this recall |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11182.11182b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | The Combo Axe II with a saw in the handle is not included in this recall |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches. |
| Products › Name | Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe |
| Products › Type | Hatchets or Axes |
| Products › Category I D | 68419 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 103,000 |
| Recall I D | 642 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 11182 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | New Instructions |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |