CPSC2015-03-06
Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard
Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
Hazard
The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Return to the place where purchased for a full refund, or return to Rapala for a full refund or $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers
Consumer contact
StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.StrikeMaster.com and click on the recall link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Rapala-Recalls-StrikeMaster-Ice-AugersDon't want to check this manually?
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