Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 19, 2021 CPSC #21070

Quick answer

Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #21070, announced on January 19, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white etl label on the battery. if the battery does not have a white etl label, consumers should contact rapala usa for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to rapala for proper disposal.. Affected brand: Rapala USA.

Hazard

This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.

Affected products

Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)

Recalled brands

Rapala USA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for proper disposal.

Recall date

January 19, 2021

Categories

Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #21070?

CPSC recall #21070 covers Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 19, 2021. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.

What is the remedy for recall #21070?

The CPSC remedy for recall #21070 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white etl label on the battery. if the battery does not have a white etl label, consumers should contact rapala usa for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to rapala for proper disposal.. 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 Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire 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/2021/Rapala-USA-Recalls-Rechargeable-Fillet-Knives-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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