Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Hazard

The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

What to do

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.

Products

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.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.

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