Master Cutlery Recalls Neck Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sports

Recalled July 10, 2014 · CPSC recall 14227 · Master Cutlery

Hazard

The sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to fall out of the sheath unexpectedly. This poses a risk of laceration to the consumer.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 4,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Karambit neck knife and sheath. The half-moon shaped knife measures 7 inches in length and was sold in an urban camo print. "MTech USA" is laser printed on the blade. Model number MT-664UC-SO is marked on the back of the knife. The knife fits into an unmarked molded black sheath that is about 4.5 inches in length. The sheath has a snap clip on the back and also comes with a beaded lanyard chain. Replacement sheaths have "MTech USA" laser printed on the back.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and sheath, store the knife and sheath in a safe area and contact Master Cutlery for instructions on obtaining a free replacement sheath.

Contact

Master Cutlery Inc., toll-free at (888) 271-7229 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.mastercutlery.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

MTech USA Karambit Neck Knife and Sheath

Imported by

Master Cutlery Inc., of Secaucus, New Jersey

Retailers

Big 5 Sporting Goods stores from March 2014 through May 2014 for about $20.

Made in

China

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