CPSC2018-10-03
Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
Gardex, of India
Hazard
The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.
Affected count
About 246,000
Injuries reported
Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.
Manufactured in
India
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ozark Trail camp axes
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..
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Walmart-Recalls-Camp-Axes-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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