Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 10157 · Mar 9, 2010 · Gerber Legendary Blades
149,000
units affected
149,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10157
- Date
- Mar 9, 2010
- Company
- Gerber Legendary Blades
- Units affected
- 149,000
- Product
- Gerber® Gator® Machete and Gator® Machete Jr.
- Product type
- Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture). The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2" long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4" long. The blade is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle (an extended hand guard) are not included in this recall (see picture). Consumers should visually inspect their machete to determine if it is included in this recall.
What can happen
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gerber has received five reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the Gator Machete, all of whom required stitches. Gerber has received no reports of injuries associated with use of the Gator Machete Jr.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun, and through on-line stores from March 2007 through February 2010 for between $16 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gerber® gator® machete and gator® machete jr.?
Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete.
What is the hazard?
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
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.