Gerber Legendary Blades · Recalled
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 13,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2011 through September 2011 for about $20.
- Product type
- Knives With Replaceable Blades
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Gerber® Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or higher value.
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
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 NOV 01 2011; last revised APR 18 2016.