CPSCGeneral Alert
5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 22, 2009Recall ID: 10088Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches in length when the blade is open.
Affected Products
Promotional Knife
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/511-Tactical-Knives-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | 5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10088/10088a.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | One minor cut was reported by a store employee. |
| Products › Name | Promotional Knife |
| Products › Type | Knives |
| Products › Category I D | 68180 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,000 |
| Recall I D | 87 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the knives immediately and either return the knives to their local 5.11 Tactical retailer or contact 5.11 Tactical directly to arrange for the return and exchange of the knives for a substitute promotional item at no cost to them. |
| Importers › Name | 5.11 Tactical®, of Modesto, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | The knives were given away as a free promotional item commencing in September 2009 and ending in December 2009. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches in length when the blade is open. |
| Recall Number | 10088 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Spanlink International Corp. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact 5.11 Tactical Customer Service at (866) 451-1726 or visit the firm's Web site at www.511tactical.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |