Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled November 1, 2011 · CPSC recall 12030 · Gerber Legendary Blades

Hazard

The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 13,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

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

Product

Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets

Imported by

Gerber® Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.

Retailers

Sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2011 through September 2011 for about $20.

Made in

China

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