Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands · Recalled
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls American Angler Electric Fillet Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
The trigger mechanism on the Electric Fillet Knife ("EFK") units can become stuck in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 43,200 (In addition, about 630 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 33
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $110–$150
- Remedy
- Replace
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves American Angler Electric Fillet Knives with model number 32300 and the following serial numbers: AEK-OB-DS-003-1, AEK-OB-DS-008-1, AMK-KM-DS-003-1, AEK-OB-RB-004-1. The model number is printed on the base of the handle of the EFK and the serial number is printed on the product packaging. "American Angler" is printed on the handle of the recalled knives. The knives were sold in orange and gray and are used as a fishing tool for filleting fish.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart, Bass Pro Shops and other retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2019 through October 2021 for between $110 and $150.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (RTI), of China
Incident log
Polaris has received 33 reports of broken or cracked steering wheel spokes, including five reports of rollovers and two reports of injuries
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled EFK, unplug the unit, and cut the power cord. Consumers should then contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands to receive a free replacement EFK by mail. Consumers will need to provide their mailing address and proof of destruction by sending a photo of the recalled product and cut cord to the firm. The consumer should then throw away the unit in their trash.
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands toll-free at 833-656-1147 from 8 a.m. to p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at efkrecall@sfconsumerbrands.com or online at www.americananglerusa.com/efkrecall or www.americananglerusa.com and click on "Recall Information" under "Relevant Links" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
