Recalls / 2015-03-06

Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

15091 · Recalled 2015-03-06 · CPSC page

Description

The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is a 24-pound black and red unit powered by an electric motor and a rechargeable 50-volt lithium ion battery. The auger has two handles, a power switch, a trigger switch and a drill, and is identified with the logo for StrikeMaster Ice Augers on the front of the powerhead. It also is identified as a Lithium Lazer™ on the top of the powerhead.

Hazards

The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

None

Remedy

Return to the place where purchased for a full refund, or return to Rapala for a full refund or $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.

Products

Name	Model	Units
StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers		About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA
Made in: United States
Sold at: Cabela's, Gander Mountain, Joe's Sporting Goods, Kirkwood Scheels Sports, Reed's Sporting Goods, other sporting goods stores

Consumer contact

StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.StrikeMaster.com and click on the recall link for more information.

More images

StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer Ice Auger (motor)

Source: CPSC recall 15091. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.