Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 11182. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.
CPSC recall 11182 has the recall date 23 Mar 2011. The notice names the firm Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands. The recall has about 103,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Hatchets or Axes.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches. |
|---|---|
| Units | 103,000 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the Gerber Gator Combo Axe, which has a 7-inch knife in the hollow axe handle. The axe is approximately 8.75 inches long with an axe head that is 4.75 inches x 2.7 inches. The axe handle is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gerber Combo Axe II, which holds a saw in a longer axe handle, is not included in this recall. |
| Product | Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe, About 103,000, Hatchets or Axes |
| Sold at | Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun and online since March 2005 for around $28 - $60. |
| Importer | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Category: Hatchets or Axes
- CPSC recalls of 2011
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 103,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Hatchets or Axes
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2010 | Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 29 Aug 2007 | Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives |
Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands: all 3 recalls
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11182. https://recallregister.com/product/642-gerber-legendary-blades-recalls-combo-axe-due-to-laceration-hazard/. 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 11182 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gerber has received five reports of laceration injuries. All required stitches.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun and online since March 2005 for around $28 - $60.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11182?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
New Instructions, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11182?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 103,000