Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard

Name of product: Ozark Trail camp axes.

Hazard: The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Refund
Recall date: October 3, 2018
Units:  About 246,000

Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Ozark Trail camp axes. The steel shaft tubular axes measure about 14 inches long from handle to axe head, and weigh about 1.25 lbs. The axes have a black, non-slip rubber grip and claw feature. “Ozark Trail” and model number 60111140 are printed on the product packaging.

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

Incidents/Injuries: Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.

Sold Exclusively At: Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.

Manufacturer(s): Gardex, of India
Importer(s): Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Distributor(s): Walmart Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured In:India
Recall number:19-003