Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
CPSC recall 15130. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Japanese Axe M and return it to the Snow Peak's Portland retail store or contact Snow Peak for a free replacement axe.
CPSC recall 15130 has the recall date 7 May 2015. The notice names the firm Snow Peak. The recall has about 220 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Hatchets or Axes.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 220 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of light-colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap. |
| Product | Japanese Axe M, About 220, Hatchets or Axes |
| Sold at | Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160. |
| Importer | Snow Peak USA |
| Made in | Japan |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Hazard: Impact injury
- Category: Hatchets or Axes
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 220Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Hatchets or Axes
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Snow Peak
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2004 | CPSC, Snow Peak USA, Inc., Announce Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15130The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15130. https://recallregister.com/product/6381-snow-peak-recalls-japanese-axe-due-to-laceration-and-impact-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15130 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15130?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15130?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 220