Leatherman Children's Multi-Tool recall: Laceration Hazard
Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Leatherman Children's Multi-Tool recalled?
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping. Contact: Leatherman toll-free at (888) 212-2438 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com and click on Safety Recall under the Support section at the bottom of the page for more information.
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
- Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool
- Company
- Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.
- Recall date
- November 20, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.