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Rapala Recalls StrikeMaster Ice Augers Due To Injury Hazard

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Mar 06, 2015

Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Lithium Lazer™ ice auger is used by ice fishermen to cut circular holes in ice to access the water and fish below. The recall was issued as a precaution when it was discovered that the trigger switch on the auger could fail causing the unit to not turn off which poses an injury hazard.

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.

There have not been any incidents or injuries involving Rapala ice auger, however customers who have purchased one are urged to return the item to the place where it was purchased for a full refund, or directly to Rapala to either receive a full refund or a $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.

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