Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard

Ozark Trail camp axes

Date of Recall

2018-10-03

CPSC Release Number

19-003

Manufactured In

India

Units

About 246,000

Distributor

Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Importer

Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Sold By

Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.

Problem/Hazard

The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.

Description

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.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day or online at www.walmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information..

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