Camp Axes Recalled by Coleman
CPSC recall 97153. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Laceration
CPSC recall 97153 has the recall date 3 Jul 1997. The notice names the firm Coleman. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Camp Axes Recalled by Coleman NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles JULY 3, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-153 CPSC, Coleman Announce Recall of Camp Axes WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Coleman Co. Inc. of Wichita, Kan., is recalling about 20,000 camp axes. The axe handle could crack or break during use, causing the axe head to separate from the handle. Consumers could be injured if they are hit by the separated axe head or handle. The Coleman Co. Inc. has received two reports of the axe heads separating from the handles. No injuries have been reported. Only the Coleman deluxe camp axe (model 836-430T) is involved in this recall. The axe has a black plastic handle, about 13.5 inches long, and steel axe head, about 2.75 inches long. "Coleman" is imprinted on the handle. The axe comes with a black case for the blade. The axe is packaged for sale in a plastic shell with a green and red backer card that reads in part, "Coleman Deluxe Camp Axe...836-430T." Discount and sporting goods stores nationwide… |
| Product | Coleman Deluxe camp axes, Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths |
| Manufacturer | Coleman |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1997: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1997
- 151
- Recalls of 1997 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 1997 in the category Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Coleman
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 May 1999 | Mountain Bikes Recalled by Dynacraft Industries |
| 21 Nov 1996 | Peak Fuel Container Recalled by Coleman |
| 18 Aug 1992 | The Coleman Company Recalls The Powerstation II Rechargeable Battery Pack Due To Fire Hazard |
| 10 Jul 1990 | Hose Leak Prompts Recall Of Coleman Cookin' Machine |
| 1 Nov 1989 | Coleman Urges Inspection Of Pre-1971 Solar Pak Furnaces To Reduce Potential For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
| 3 Jan 1989 | Coleman Offers Repair Kit For Powermate Generator |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 97153. https://recallregister.com/product/5986-camp-axes-recalled-by-coleman/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 97153 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 97153 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Coleman?
- 7 CPSC recalls on this register name Coleman. This recall is 1 of them.