The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97153·Announced 1997-07-03

Coleman Recalls Deluxe Camp Axes Due to Handle Failure Risk

Coleman is recalling about 20,000 Deluxe camp axes because the handle could crack or break, causing the axe head to separate. No injuries have been reported.

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 the handle could break and cause injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The Coleman Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 20,000 Coleman Deluxe camp axes in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves model 836-430T, which features a black plastic handle and a steel axe head. The product was sold in discount and sporting goods stores nationwide from January 1996 through June 1997 for about $20.

The recall is being issued because the axe handle could crack or break during use, potentially causing the axe head to separate from the handle. Consumers could be injured if struck by the separated axe head or handle. Coleman has received two reports of axe heads separating from handles, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the camp axes immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers can call The Coleman Co. Inc. at (800) 257-5299 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday, or write to P.O. Box 2931, Wichita, Kan., 67201.

The recalled product

Product
Coleman Deluxe camp axes
Manufacturer
Coleman
Category
Consumer Product — Tools
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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