Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 15035 · Nov 20, 2014 · Leatherman
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15035
- Date
- Nov 20, 2014
- Company
- Leatherman
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool
- Product type
- Tools and Hardware
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.
What can happen
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled leatherman® leap™ multi-tool?
Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.
What is the hazard?
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, 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.