CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/52421r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 6, 2015

Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is a 24-pound black and red unit powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable 50-volt lithium ion battery. The auger has two handles, a power switch, a trigger switch and a drill, and is identified with the logo for StrikeMaster Ice Augers on the front of the powerhead. It also is identified as a Lithium Lazer™ on the top of the powerhead.

Required Consumer Action

Return to the place where purchased for a full refund, or return to Rapala for a full refund or $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.

Contact Information

StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.StrikeMaster.com and click on the recall link for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Cabela's, Gander Mountain, Joe's Sporting Goods, Kirkwood Scheels Sports, Reed's Sporting Goods and other sporting goods stores from September 2014 through January 2015 for about $600.
Injuries
None
Manufacturer
Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
15091

Product Information

Product Name
StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers
Product Type
Augers
Number of Units
About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 572-7278
Website www.StrikeMaster.com
Full Contact Information

StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.StrikeMaster.com and click on the recall link for more information.