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Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: March 23, 2011 Initiated: March 23, 2011 #11182

Product Description

This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 103,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Gerber-Legendary-Blades-Recalls-Combo-Axe-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall.. Units affected: About 103,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 23, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11182.

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