Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 13257 · Aug 6, 2013 · Gerber
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13257
- Date
- Aug 6, 2013
- Company
- Gerber
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Gerber® Uppercut™ Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Set
- Product type
- Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
All Uppercut Knife and Sheath sets include a black nylon sheath with an engraved Gerber sword and shield logo printed on the front and "GERBER" engraved on the snap clip on the back. The sheaths are approximately 2.25-inches long and 1.25-inches wide at the top, tapering down to 0.5-inch at the base. The knife sold with the sheath is a T-handled knife with an overall length of 4-inches and a 2-inch double-edged blade that snaps into the molded sheath. The knife has a laser marked white sword and shield logo on the front and a white alphanumeric code on the back tang of the knife. The Uppercut sets that were sold in a box have model number 30-000650 printed on the box. Sets sold in blister pack packaging have model number 31-001727 printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades for instructions on returning the sheath for a free replacement sheath.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gerber Legendary Blades has received one report of a laceration to a consumer that required medical attention, but no stitches.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.gerbergear.com from March 2013 through June 2013 for about $60 per knife and sheath set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gerber® uppercut™ fixed blade knife and sheath set?
Consumers should immediately cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades for instructions on returning the sheath for a free replacement sheath.
What is the hazard?
The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing 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.