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Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

Recall 15-091 · March 6, 2015 · Rapala

What to doReturn to the place where purchased for a full refund, or return to Rapala for a full refund or $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-091 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 6, 2015
Brand
Rapala
Category
Other consumer products
Products
StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
March 6, 2015

What was recalled

The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is a 24-pound black and red unit powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable 50-volt lithium ion battery. The auger has two handles, a power switch, a trigger switch and a drill, and is identified with the logo for StrikeMaster Ice Augers on the front of the powerhead. It also is identified as a Lithium Lazer™ on the top of the powerhead.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers · About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Cabela's, Gander Mountain, Joe's Sporting Goods, Kirkwood Scheels Sports, Reed's Sporting Goods and other sporting goods stores from September 2014 through January 2015 for about $600.; Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

None

Consumer contact

StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.StrikeMaster.com and click on the recall link for more information.

Recall history and context

Rapala appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers (About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada units). The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Return to the place where purchased for a full refund, or return to Rapala for a full refund or $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 6, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.