Walmart Recalls Camp Axes Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 19003. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The axe head can detach from the handle, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled axes and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
CPSC recall 19003 has the recall date 3 Oct 2018. The notice names the firm Gardex. The recall has about 246,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions. |
|---|---|
| Units | 246,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Ozark Trail camp axes, About 246,000 |
| Sold at | Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8. |
| Manufacturer | Gardex, of India |
| Importer | Walmart Inc |
| Distributor | Walmart Inc |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 246,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Gardex
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19003. https://recallregister.com/product/8415-walmart-recalls-camp-axes-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19003 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart has received two reports of axe heads detaching from the handle, resulting in minor cuts and abrasions.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from January 2017 through July 2018 for about $8.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19003?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19003?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 246,000