Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-11-01 · 12030
Hazards
The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
12030
Date
2011-11-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2011 through September 2011 for about $20.
Importer(s)
Gerber® Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Winchester Hunting Knife Sets with model number 31-000801. The model number is printed on the back, lower right corner of the packaging. The knife sets have a single handle with a lock release button and four interchangeable blades. "Winchester®" is printed in red on the knife set's handle and is etched onto the side of each of the four blades.