Recall #15-091 · Published March 6, 2015

StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers

Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers from Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn. on March 6, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer Ice Auger
StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer Ice Auger
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Why 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.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

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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