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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.

Gerber® Instant™ Knife
Here's product recall specific data for Gerber® Instant™ Knife.

  • 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