CPSCGeneral Alert
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives
Published: August 29, 2007Recall ID: 07295Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner's pocket. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark.
Affected Products
Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Gerber-Legendary-Blades-Recalls-Pocket-Knives |
| Title | Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6a194bb189714c3fa383462a6034f96f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Closed Gerber Pocket Knife |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ec0b789e0393426ea865f6f9e088e3d0.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Open Gerber Pocket Knife |
| Hazards › Name | During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches. |
| Products › Name | Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives |
| Products › Type | Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths |
| Products › Category I D | 2022 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 154,000 |
| Recall I D | 3715 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife. |
| Importers › Name | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through on-line stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner's pocket. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark. |
| Recall Number | 07295 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 800-950-6161 Ext. 1206 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gerbergear.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |