Safety regulator, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
Recall 04504 · Oct 15, 2003 · Buck Knives Inc.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04504
- Date
- Oct 15, 2003
- Company
- Buck Knives Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
- Product type
- Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.
What can happen
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
The fix
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's Web site at www.buckknives.com.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled minibuck™ black pocket knives?
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
What is the hazard?
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
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.