Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 21070 · Jan 19, 2021 · Rapala USA
128,000
units affected
128,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21070
- Date
- Jan 19, 2021
- Company
- Rapala USA
- Units affected
- 128,000
- Product
- Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.
What can happen
The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for proper disposal.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Rapala USA has received reports of 12 batteries overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing damage to surrounding areas. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Fleet Farm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at rapala.com from March 2011 through December 2018 for about $101.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rapala® rechargeable fillet knives (item no. rrfn)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for.
What is the hazard?
The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.
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.