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.

What to 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, instruction

Products

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.

Incidents and injuries

Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.