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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-08-06

Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Is my product affected?

Gerber® Uppercut™ Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Set

  • Brand Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Gerber is recalling Uppercut Knife and Sheath sets because the sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out unexpectedly and potentially cause cuts. The recalled sets include a black nylon sheath with a Gerber logo and a T-handled knife with a 2-inch double-edged blade. Sets sold in boxes have model number 30-000650, while those in blister pack packaging have model number 31-001727.

According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the reach of children, then contact Gerber Legendary Blades for instructions on returning the sheath for a free replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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