CPSCGeneral Alert
Master Cutlery Recalls Neck Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at...
Published: July 10, 2014Recall ID: 14227Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to fall out of the sheath unexpectedly. This poses a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Karambit neck knife and sheath. The half-moon shaped knife measures 7 inches in length and was sold in an urban camo print. "MTech USA" is laser printed on the blade. Model number MT-664UC-SO is marked on the back of the knife. The knife fits into an unmarked molded black sheath that is about 4.5 inches in length. The sheath has a snap clip on the back and also comes with a beaded lanyard chain. Replacement sheaths have "MTech USA" laser printed on the back.
Affected Products
MTech USA Karambit Neck Knife and Sheath
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Master-Cutlery-Recalls-Neck-Knives |
| Title | Master Cutlery Recalls Neck Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sports |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14227.MT-664UC-SO%2520800.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Master Cutlery Neck Knife and Sheath |
| Hazards › Name | The sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to fall out of the sheath unexpectedly. This poses a risk of laceration to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | MTech USA Karambit Neck Knife and Sheath |
| Products › Type | Knives |
| Products › Category I D | 68180 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 1723 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and sheath, store the knife and sheath in a safe area and contact Master Cutlery for instructions on obtaining a free replacement sheath. |
| Importers › Name | Master Cutlery Inc., of Secaucus, New Jersey |
| Retailers › Name | Big 5 Sporting Goods stores from March 2014 through May 2014 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2014-07-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Karambit neck knife and sheath. The half-moon shaped knife measures 7 inches in length and was sold in an urban camo print. "MTech USA" is laser printed on the blade. Model number MT-664UC-SO is marked on the back of the knife. The knife fits into an unmarked molded black sheath that is about 4.5 inches in length. The sheath has a snap clip on the back and also comes with a beaded lanyard chain. Replacement sheaths have "MTech USA" laser printed on the back. |
| Recall Number | 14227 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Master Cutlery Inc., toll-free at (888) 271-7229 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.mastercutlery.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |