Gerber® Instant™ Knife
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling Instant Knives due to a defective locking mechanism that can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold unexpectedly during use and creating a laceration hazard. The recalled knives are spring-assisted models with a black retractable 3.18-inch blade, a textured black handle with four diagonal slots on both sides, and a Gerber "sword and shield" trademark in silver on the blade near the handle. The knives measure 4.57 inches when closed and 7.75 inches when open.
The recall affects model numbers 30-000435 (sold in a box) and 31-001101 (sold in a blister pack). According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable 3.18" blade which can be folded into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use. The black handle has four diagonal slots on both sides. When closed, the knife measures 4.57" in length and when open, it measures 7.75". The Gerber "sword and shield" trademark appears in silver, on one side of the blade, close to the handle. The name "Gerber®" is written in silver on the knife's pocket clip. This recall involves model numbers 30-000435 and 31-001101. The different model numbers refer to the same knife sold in a box (30-000435) and in a blister pack (31-001101). The model number is printed on the original packaging underneath the barcode. It is not printed on the knife.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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