Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

Recall date

March 6, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15091

Brand / firm

Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.