Gerber Legendary Blades · Recalled
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives
During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 154,000
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $11
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through on-line stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11.
- Product type
- Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Incident log
Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 AUG 29 2007; last revised FEB 19 2015.
