Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Oct 03, 2018, 12:13 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Walmart-Recalls-Camp-Axes-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Ozark Trail camp axes

Hazard: The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full 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.

Recall Details

Units: About 246,000

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.

Incidents/Injuries: Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.

Sold Exclusively At: Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.

Importer/Distributor: Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Manufacturer: Gardex, of India

Manufactured in: India

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Recall Number: 18-003

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission