Product Recall Number: 04-504
Why was MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives recalled?
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
Product Recall Number: 04-504
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-10-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 2,000 MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives. The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.Name of Product: MiniBuck™ Black Pocket KnivesUnits: 2,000Manufacturer: Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.Hazard: The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.Description: Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.Sold At: Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives from July 2003 through September 2003 for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's website at www.buckknives.com.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.Consumer Contact: Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement knife.Media Contact: Veronica Cox (619) 449-1100 x226
Hazard Description: The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 2000
Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Sold At: Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives from July 2003 through September 2003 for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's website at www.buckknives.com.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed