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Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
SKU: CPSC-15035
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 20, 2014Recall ID: 15035Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.

Affected Products

Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Leatherman-Recalls-Childrens-Multi-Tool
Title	Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15035.LEAP%2520FANNED%2520RED_LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Leatherman Leap multi-tool
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15035.Leatherman-Leap-tool800.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Leatherman Leap multi-tool
Hazards › Name	The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Injuries › Name	None.
Products › Name	Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool
Products › Type	Tools and Hardware
Products › Category I D	68038
Products › Number Of Units	About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada
Recall I D	1869
Remedies › Name	Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.
Retailers › Name	Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.
Recall Date	2014-11-20T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.
Recall Number	15035
Manufacturers › Name	Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/42331r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Leatherman toll-free at (888) 212-2438 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com and click on Safety Recall under the Support section at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Overview

Recalling FirmLeatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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