CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
Published: October 15, 2003Recall ID: 04504Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Buck-Knives-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Pocket-Knives |
| Title | CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/minibuck.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives |
| Hazards › Name | The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives |
| Products › Type | Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths |
| Products › Category I D | 2022 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 2703 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 04504 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement knife. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |