Product Recall Number: 12-163
Why was Gerber® Instant™ Knife recalled?
The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12-163
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-04-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Gerber® Instant™ Knife
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 3,000
Incidents: None
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
Sold At: Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2012 through March 2012 for about $50.
Importers: Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed