CPSC Recall in 2015: Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-130

Date: May 07, 2015

Product Name: Japanese Axe M

Recall Description:

The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

Hazard Description:

The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 220

Incidents:

The firm has received three reports of a cracked handle or loose head on the axe. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160.

Manufactured In:

Japan