Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Gerber® Uppercut™ Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Set
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Gerber-Recalls-Uppercut-Knife-and-Sheath-Sets |
| Title | Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13257.Gerber%2520Knife%2520Set%2520backLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Gerber Uppercut Knife Sheath Set (back view of sheath with Gerber logo) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13257.Gerber%2520Knife%2520setLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Gerber Uppercut Knife Sheath Set (front view of sheath with the sword and shield logo) |
| Hazards › Name | The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Gerber Legendary Blades has received one report of a laceration to a consumer that required medical attention, but no stitches. |
| Products › Name | Gerber® Uppercut™ Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Set |
| Products › Type | Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths |
| Products › Category I D | 2022 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,900 |
| Recall I D | 1434 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.gerbergear.com from March 2013 through June 2013 for about $60 per knife and sheath set. |
| Recall Date | 2013-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 13257 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (800) 289-4560 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on "Product Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |