Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 26, 2012 CPSC #12163

Quick answer

Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #12163, announced on April 26, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable 3.18" blade which can be folded into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use. The black handle has four diagonal slots on both sides. When closed, the knife measures 4.57" in length and when open, it measures 7.75". The Gerber "sword and shield" trademark appears in silver, on one side of the blade, close to the handle. The name "Gerber®" is written in silver on the knife's pocket clip. This recall involves model numbers 30-000435 and 31-001101. The different model numbers refer to the same knife sold in a box (30-000435) and in a blister pack (31-001101). The model number is printed on the original packaging underneath the barcode. It is not printed on the knife. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled instant knives and contact gerber legendary blades to receive a free replacement.. Affected brand: Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore..

Hazard

The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable 3.18" blade which can be folded into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use. The black handle has four diagonal slots on both sides. When closed, the knife measures 4.57" in length and when open, it measures 7.75". The Gerber "sword and shield" trademark appears in silver, on one side of the blade, close to the handle. The name "Gerber®" is written in silver on the knife's pocket clip. This recall involves model numbers 30-000435 and 31-001101. The different model numbers refer to the same knife sold in a box (30-000435) and in a blister pack (31-001101). The model number is printed on the original packaging underneath the barcode. It is not printed on the knife.

Affected products

Gerber® Instant™ Knife

Recalled brands

Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.

Recall date

April 26, 2012

Categories

Knives With Replaceable Blades

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12163?

CPSC recall #12163 covers Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 26, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable 3.18" blade which can be folded into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use. The black handle has four diagonal slots on both sides. When closed, the knife measures 4.57" in length and when open, it measures 7.75". The Gerber "sword and shield" trademark appears in silver, on one side of the blade, close to the handle. The name "Gerber®" is written in silver on the knife's pocket clip. This recall involves model numbers 30-000435 and 31-001101. The different model numbers refer to the same knife sold in a box (30-000435) and in a blister pack (31-001101). The model number is printed on the original packaging underneath the barcode. It is not printed on the knife.

What is the remedy for recall #12163?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12163 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled instant knives and contact gerber legendary blades to receive a free replacement.. 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 Gerber Recalls Instant Knife 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/2012/Gerber-Recalls-Instant-Knife-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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