Buck Knives Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
- Units
- 2,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.
The file
- Sold at
- Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's Web site at www.buckknives.com.
- Product type
- Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement knife.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 15 2003; last revised MAR 21 2025.