CPSCGeneral Alert
Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard
Published: March 6, 2015Recall ID: 15091Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Rapala-Recalls-StrikeMaster-Ice-Augers |
| Title | Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15091.LL_Lithium-Lazer-1-MB_800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer Ice Auger |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15091.LithiumLazerExhibitA_800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer Ice Auger (motor) |
| Hazards › Name | The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None |
| Products › Name | StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers |
| Products › Type | Augers |
| Products › Category I D | 1827 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1926 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2015-03-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15091 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52421r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.StrikeMaster.com and click on the recall link for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |