Gerber Legendary Blades Hunting Knife Sets recall: Laceration Hazard
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Gerber Legendary Blades Hunting Knife Sets recalled?
The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or higher value. Contact: For additional information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website 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
- Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets
- Company
- Gerber® Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 13,000
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2011 through September 2011 for about $20.
- Recall date
- November 1, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Winchester Hunting Knife Sets with model number 31-000801. The model number is printed on the back, lower right corner of the packaging. The knife sets have a single handle with a lock release button and four interchangeable blades. "Winchester®" is printed in red on the knife set's handle and is etched onto the side of each of the four blades.