Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12030 · Nov 1, 2011 · Gerber Legendary Blades
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12030
- Date
- Nov 1, 2011
- Company
- Gerber Legendary Blades
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets
- Product type
- Knives With Replaceable Blades
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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 can happen
The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or higher value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2011 through September 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled winchester® hunting knife sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or higher value.
What is the hazard?
The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.