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Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 19-003 · October 3, 2018 · Walmart

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
19-003 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 3, 2018
Brand
Walmart
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Ozark Trail camp axes
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 246,000
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
October 3, 2018

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Ozark Trail camp axes · About 246,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.; Gardex, of India; Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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..

Recall history and context

Walmart appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all Walmart recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ozark Trail camp axes (About 246,000 units). This recall involves Ozark Trail camp axes.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 3, 2018. 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.