Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 19003 · Oct 3, 2018 · Walmart
246,000
units affected
246,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19003
- Date
- Oct 3, 2018
- Company
- Walmart
- Units affected
- 246,000
- Product
- Ozark Trail camp axes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ozark trail camp axes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
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.