Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Active Recall Announced May 7, 2015 CPSC #15130

Quick answer

Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards is CPSC recall #15130, announced on May 7, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of light-colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled japanese axe m and return it to the snow peak's portland retail store or contact snow peak for a free replacement axe.. Affected brand: Snow Peak USA.

Hazard

The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of light-colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap.

Affected products

Japanese Axe M

Recalled brands

Snow Peak USA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Japanese Axe M and return it to the Snow Peak's Portland retail store or contact Snow Peak for a free replacement axe.

Recall date

May 7, 2015

Categories

Hatchets or Axes

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15130?

CPSC recall #15130 covers Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 7, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of light-colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap.

What is the remedy for recall #15130?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15130 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled japanese axe m and return it to the snow peak's portland retail store or contact snow peak for a free replacement axe.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Snow-Peak-Recalls-Japanese-Axe. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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