Gerber recalls Combo Aces with laceration risk from knife slipping out. Remove knife and get free handle cap to prevent injury.
The knife in the axe handle can come out when the axe is used for chopping or hammering, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Gerber is recalling Combo Aces where the knife can slip out during use, causing cuts. This is serious enough to require immediate action to prevent injury.
The knife can come out of the axe handle when used for chopping or hammering. This creates a sharp edge that can cut the user's hand or arm.
Owners of Gerber Gator Combo Aces with a 7-inch knife in the handle are affected. Users who chop or hammer with the axe without the knife secured are at highest risk.
Look for the Gerber trademark on the axe handle. The axe is about 8.75 inches long with a 4.75-inch by 2.7-inch axe head. The Combo Axe II with a saw is not included.
Take the knife out of the axe handle to prevent it from slipping out during use.
Reach out to Gerber to get a free handle cap that secures the knife in the handle.
Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head.
No, the Combo Axe II with a saw is not included in this recall.
Check for the Gerber trademark on the handle and look for a 7-inch knife in the hollow handle.
The knife could slip out during use, causing a cut to your hand or arm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gerber to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 642 — Gerber Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe Hello, I own a Gerber® Gator® Combo Axe that is covered by recall 642 from Gerber. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately remove the knife from the axe handle and contact Gerber to receive a free handle cap, which will hold the knife in the axe handle during transport and storage, instructions for the use of the handle cap, and a warning label to affix on the axe head. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
