CPSCRecalled Mar 23, 2011 · #11182
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard
The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
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This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall.
Product details
- Product
- Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe
- Type
- Hatchets or Axes
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun and online since March 2005 for around $28 - $60.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.