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CPSC2011-03-23

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard

Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.

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The Combo Axe with a knife in the handle is included in this recall
The Combo Axe with a knife in the handle is included in this recall
The Combo Axe II with a saw in the handle is not included in this recall
The Combo Axe II with a saw in the handle is not included in this recall
Hazard

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.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 103,000
Injuries reported
Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Gerber-Legendary-Blades-Recalls-Combo-Axe-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

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