Snow Peak Japanese Axe recall: Laceration and Impact Hazards
Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Why was Snow Peak Japanese Axe recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Snow Peak toll-free at (855) 407-8390 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.snowpeak.com and click on the recall poster for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Japanese Axe M
- Company
- Snow Peak USA, of Portland, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 220
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 7, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.