Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled 2018-10-03. Other hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 246,000Units
2018-10-03Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
- Injuries
- Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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