Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe

Class III - Low Risk

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 103,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Unknown Manufacturer
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class III - Low Risk

Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.

Status:
ongoing
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.
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.

Product Images

Gerber® Gator® Combo AxeGerber® Gator® Combo Axe

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 103,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 11182

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