CPSC recall 15-091, announced March 6, 2015, covers Normark Corporation dba Rapala StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers (about 3,000 units). The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard. The notice reports no incidents. 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 www.rapala.com. Recall contact: call (877) 572-7278, or go to www.StrikeMaster.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None
Official remedy
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 www.rapala.com.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Normark Corporation dba Rapala
- Manufacturer
- Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
- Recall number
- 15-091
- Units
- About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers
CPSC product type: Augers
Recall contact information
StrikeMaster toll-free at (877) 572-7278 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.StrikeMaster.com and click on the recall link for more information.
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