[Recalled] Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe — This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in th… | CPSC 2011-03-23
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 11182 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 23 March 2011 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
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