Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe
Description: 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. [Learn More]
About 103,000 units were affected by this recall.
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
The Combo Axe with a knife in the handle is included in this recall. The Combo Axe II with a saw in the handle is not included in this recall
Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Recall Date | 03/23/2011 |
| Recall ID | 642 |
| Recall Number | 11182 |
| Product Type | Hatchets or Axes |
| 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. |
| Injuries | Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | New Instructions |
| Contact | 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 |
| Last Updated | 04/27/2016 |
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