CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks

Recalled February 21, 2002 · CPSC recall 02522 · Cutco Cutlery

Knife Block Set with recalled knife block

Hazard

The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the knife block, presenting a risk of laceration injuries to consumers, when the block is carried.

Remedy

Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the block until they contact Cutco for information on this repair. Consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.

Units

About 28,000

Incidents / injuries

Cutco has received one report of an incident in which a consumer was cut, due to a knife protruding through the bottom of the block, resulting in her receiving stitches.

Description

The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall.

What to do

Contact

Consumers can contact Cutco toll free at (800) 828-0448 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m ET Monday through Friday for information on this repair.

Product

Knife Block Set

Manufacturer(s)

Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.Y.

Retailers

The Space Saver Set was sold nationwide, from August 1997 through October 2001, for about $350.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →