CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks

Active Recall Announced February 21, 2002 CPSC #02522

Quick answer

CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks is CPSC recall #02522, announced on February 21, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall. The remedy is consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and not move the block until they contact cutco for information on this repair. consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.. Affected brand: Cutco Cutlery Corporation.

Hazard

The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall.

Affected products

Knife Block Set

Recalled brands

Cutco Cutlery Corporation

Remedy

Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the block until they contact Cutco for information on this repair. Consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.

Recall date

February 21, 2002

Categories

Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02522?

CPSC recall #02522 covers CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 21, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #02522?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02522 is consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and not move the block until they contact cutco for information on this repair. consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Cutco-Cutlery-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Knife-Blocks. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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