Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives
Recall 07295 · Aug 29, 2007 · Gerber Legendary Blades
154,000
units affected
154,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07295
- Date
- Aug 29, 2007
- Company
- Gerber Legendary Blades
- Units affected
- 154,000
- Product
- Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives
- Product type
- Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner's pocket. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark.
What can happen
During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through on-line stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gerber eab (exchange-a-blade) pocket knives?
Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife.
What is the hazard?
During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing 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.