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Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers - tomc - 03-06-2015
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1. Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard [url "http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Rapala-Recalls-StrikeMaster-Ice-Augers/"] http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Rapala-Recalls-StrikeMaster-Ice-Augers/[/url]
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Recall Date: March 5, 2015
Recall Number: 15-091
Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer ™ Ice Augers
Hazard: The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Refund
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 [url "http://www.rapala.com/"]www.rapala.com[/url].
Consumer Contact: StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at [url "http://www.strikemaster.com/"]www.StrikeMaster.com[/url] and click on the recall link for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Sold at: Cabela’s, Gander Mountain, Joe’s Sporting Goods, Kirkwood Scheels Sports, Reed’s Sporting Goods and other sporting goods stores from September 2014 through January 2015 for about $600.
Manufacturer: Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
Manufactured in: United States
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