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| StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer Ice Auger |
Rapala is recalling about 3,000 of its StrikeMaster Lithium Lazer ice augers in the United States and about 60 in Canada because the trigger switch on the auger could fail and the unit not turn off, posing an injury hazard.
No injuries have been reported, but Rapala is instructing consumers to return the augers to place of purchase or direct to Rapala for a full refund or $700 credit toward a new product on www.rapala.com.
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 unit was 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.
The unit was manufactured by Normark Corporation doing business as Rapala USA of Minnetonka, MN.
Rapala VMC Corporation is a leading fishing tackle company and the global market leader in fishing lures, treble hooks and fishing related knives and tools. The Group also has a strong global position in other fishing categories and it is one of the leading distributors of outdoor, hunting and winter sport products in the Nordic countries.
It's main manufacturing facilities are located in Finland, France, Estonia, Russia, China, Indonesia and the UK. The Group brand portfolio includes the leading brand in the industry, Rapala, and other global brands like VMC, Sufix, Storm, Blue Fox, Luhr Jensen, Williamson, Dynamite Baits, Mora Ice, StrikeMaster, Marttiini and Peltonen. The Group, with net sales of €273 million in 2014, employs some 2,800 people in 39 countries. Rapala VMC Corporation's share is listed and traded on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange since 1998.
