Gerber recalls Parang machetes with stitched sheaths that can cut through the sheath stitching when the blade is removed, posing laceration risk. Consumers should store away from children and get a free riveted sheath replacement.
The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Gerber is recalling Parang machetes with stitched sheaths because the sheath can tear when the blade is taken in or out, causing cuts. This affects owners of the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.
The stitched sheath can tear when the blade is removed or reinserted, causing the sharp edge to cut the user or others. This happens because the sheath is made of black nylon with only stitching on the curved side, which is less secure than riveted sheaths.
Owners of Gerber Parang machetes with stitched sheaths sold with model numbers 31-000698, 31-001507, 31-002289, or the Apocalypse Survival Kit (model 30-000601) are affected. Children are at higher risk due to the potential for lacerations.
Look for Gerber Parang machetes with stitched sheaths that have model numbers 31-000698, 31-001507, 31-002289, or the Apocalypse Survival Kit (model 30-000601). The sheath is black nylon with two Bear Grylls logos and "GERBER" printed in gray.
Immediately store the covered Parang machete in a safe area away from children to prevent accidental lacerations.
Contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement fully-riveted sheath for the recalled product.
Consumers should immediately store the covered Parang machete in a safe area away from children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement fully-riveted sheath.
Model numbers 31-000698, 31-001507, 31-002289, and the Apocalypse Survival Kit (model 30-000601) are affected.
The stitched sheath can tear when the blade is taken from or reinserted into the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Look for Gerber Parang machetes with stitched sheaths that have model numbers 31-000698, 31-001507, 31-002289, or the Apocalypse Survival Kit (model 30-000601). The sheath is black nylon with two Bear Grylls logos and "GERBER" printed in gray.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gerber to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1393 — Gerber Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths Hello, I own a Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths that is covered by recall 1393 from Gerber. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately store the covered Parang machete in a safe area away from children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement fully-riveted sheath. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
