CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 7, 2015

Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Snow Peak toll-free at (855) 407-8390 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@snowpeak.com or online at www.snowpeak.com and click on the recall poster for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160.
Injuries
The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
15130

Product Information

Product Name
Japanese Axe M
Product Type
Hatchets or Axes
Number of Units
About 220
Imported By
Snow Peak USA, of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured In
Japan

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (855) 407-8390
Website www.snowpeak.com
Full Contact Information

Snow Peak toll-free at (855) 407-8390 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@snowpeak.com or online at www.snowpeak.com and click on the recall poster for more information.