CPSCAugust 29, 2007

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives

Why was Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives recalled?

During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife. Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 800-950-6161 Ext. 1206 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gerbergear.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives
Company
Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Quantity
About 154,000
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through on-line stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11.
Recall date
August 29, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner's pocket. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark.

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