Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.

Recall #: 15091
Affected scope: About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

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Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard was recalled by Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn. in March 6, 2015. Reason: 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 ref…. Verify recall #15091 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard..

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agency class: March 6, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15091 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is a 24-pound black and red unit powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable 50-volt lithium ion battery. The auger has two handles, a power switch, a trigger switch and a drill, and is identified with the logo for StrikeMaster Ice Augers on the front of the powerhead. It also is identified as a Lithium Lazer™ on the top of the powerhead.

Reason for recall

The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15091
Date reported	March 6, 2015
Date initiated	March 6, 2015
Recalling firm	Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
Affected scope	About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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 …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 6, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15091.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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