CPSCGeneral Alert
Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
Published: October 3, 2018Recall ID: 19003Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Ozark Trail camp axes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Walmart-Recalls-Camp-Axes-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic45_0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Ozark Trail camp axe |
| Hazards › Name | The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions. |
| Products › Name | Ozark Trail camp axes |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 246,000 |
| Recall I D | 8415 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2018-10-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. |
| Recall Number | 19003 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gardex, of India |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer 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.. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-10-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |