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

Active Recall Announced November 20, 2014 CPSC #15035

Quick answer

Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #15035, announced on November 20, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc..

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

November 20, 2014

Categories

Tools and Hardware

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15035?

CPSC recall #15035 covers Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 20, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #15035?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15035 is 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.. 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 Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool 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/2015/Leatherman-Recalls-Childrens-Multi-Tool. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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