Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-642.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-642.
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, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Retail Stores Nationwide, Including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods And Bass Pro Shops/american Rod & Gun And Online Since March 2005 For Around $28 - $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-642.
For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com
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Retail Stores Nationwide, Including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods And Bass Pro Shops/american Rod & Gun And Online Since March 2005 For Around $28 - $60. Recall FAQ
Retail Stores Nationwide, Including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods And Bass Pro Shops/american Rod & Gun And Online Since March 2005 For Around $28 - $60. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on March 23, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 103,000 units are potentially affected.