Recall: Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

Description: 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.

Name of product: StrikeMaster® Lithium Lazer™ Ice Augers

Units: About 3,000 in the United States and 60 in Canada

Manufacturer: Normark Corporation dba Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.

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

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.

Recall date: March 06, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: None

Sold At: 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.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: 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.

Recall number: 15-091