The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19003·Announced 2018-10-03

Walmart Recalls Ozark Trail Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard

Walmart is recalling Ozark Trail camp axes because the axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (minor cuts and abrasions), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Walmart is recalling Ozark Trail camp axes because the axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard. The recall involves about 246,000 steel shaft tubular axes that measure about 14 inches long and weigh about 1.25 lbs. These axes feature a black, non-slip rubber grip and a claw feature. The product packaging is printed with "Ozark Trail" and model number 60111140.

The axes were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8. Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day or visit www.walmart.com and click on "Product Recalls".

The recalled product

Product
Ozark Trail camp axes
Manufacturer
Gardex, of India
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Tools
Hazard
Affected units
246,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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