Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-03-06 · 15091
Hazards
The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.
Recall
Number
15091
Date
2015-03-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.