Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-03-23 · 11182
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.
Recall
Number
11182
Date
2011-03-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe
Remedies
Options
New Instructions; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.