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Outdoor & Sports/Camping & Hiking

Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 3, 2018
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Summary

Walmart is recalling about 246,000 Ozark Trail camp axes because the axe head can detach from the handle during use. There have been two reports of the heads coming off, causing minor cuts and abrasions to consumers. These axes are approximately 14 inches long, weigh 1.25 lbs, and were sold at Walmart stores and online between January 2017 and July 2018 for about $8. Consumers should immediately stop using these axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

Risk

The axe head can unexpectedly detach from the steel shaft during use, posing a risk of impact or laceration injuries. Two incidents involving minor cuts and abrasions have already been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Ozark Trail camp axe.
  2. Check the product packaging for model number 60111140 and the 'Ozark Trail' brand name to confirm your axe is part of this recall.
  3. Identify the axe by its 14-inch steel tubular shaft, 1.25 lb weight, and black non-slip rubber grip with a claw feature.
  4. Return the recalled axe to any Walmart store for a full refund.
  5. Contact Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT daily or visit www.walmart.com and click on 'Product Recalls' for more information.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional safety questions or wish to report an incident.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

Contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day or online at www.walmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information..

Affected Products

Product: Ozark Trail camp axes (1.25-lb)
Model:
60111140
Date Ranges: Sold between January 2017 and July 2018

Product Images

Recalled Ozark Trail camp axe

Recalled Ozark Trail camp axe

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 19003
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Gardex, of India
Sold By: Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.
Distributor: Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: About 246,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day or online at www.walmart.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information..
Agency Last Updated: October 3, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response