Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Recall 15130 · May 7, 2015 · Snow Peak
220
units affected
220
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15130
- Date
- May 7, 2015
- Company
- Snow Peak
- Units affected
- 220
- Product
- Japanese Axe M
- Product type
- Hatchets or Axes
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of light-colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap.
What can happen
The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Japanese Axe M and return it to the Snow Peak's Portland retail store or contact Snow Peak for a free replacement axe.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled japanese axe m?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Japanese Axe M and return it to the Snow Peak's Portland retail store or contact Snow Peak for a free replacement axe.
What is the hazard?
The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.