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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice