5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 22, 2009 CPSC #10088

Quick answer

5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #10088, announced on December 22, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches in length when the blade is open. The remedy is consumers should stop using the knives immediately and either return the knives to their local 5.11 tactical retailer or contact 5.11 tactical directly to arrange for the return and exchange of the knives for a substitute promotional item at no cost to them.. Affected brands: Spanlink International Corp., 5.11 Tactical®, The knives were given away as a free promotional item commencing in September 2009 and ending in December 2009..

Hazard

The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches in length when the blade is open.

Affected products

Promotional Knife

Recalled brands

Spanlink International Corp., 5.11 Tactical®, The knives were given away as a free promotional item commencing in September 2009 and ending in December 2009.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the knives immediately and either return the knives to their local 5.11 Tactical retailer or contact 5.11 Tactical directly to arrange for the return and exchange of the knives for a substitute promotional item at no cost to them.

Recall date

December 22, 2009

Categories

Knives

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10088?

CPSC recall #10088 covers 5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 22, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches in length when the blade is open.

What is the remedy for recall #10088?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10088 is consumers should stop using the knives immediately and either return the knives to their local 5.11 tactical retailer or contact 5.11 tactical directly to arrange for the return and exchange of the knives for a substitute promotional item at no cost to them.. 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 5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard 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/2010/511-Tactical-Knives-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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