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Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
- Units
- About 246,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- Gardex, of India, Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.