Gerber recalls Parang machetes with a laceration hazard due to handle blade weakness. Stop using immediately and get a free replacement from Gerber Legendary Blades.
A weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Gerber is recalling Parang machetes because a weak handle-to-blade connection can break during use, causing cuts. This affects owners of specific models sold separately or in survival kits.
The handle and blade connection can break during normal use, leading to cuts. This weakness is present in the specific models recalled due to design flaws in the handle attachment.
Owners of Gerber Parang machetes with model numbers 31-000698 (Survival Series) or 31-001507 (Walmart-only) are affected. Survivors using these machetes for survival activities face the highest risk.
Look for a dark gray textured rubber grip with wrist lanyard, orange trim, and a stylized "BG" on the handle. Model numbers 31-000698 or 31-001507 indicate the recalled items.
Immediately stop using the recalled Parang machetes to avoid laceration risk.
Reach out to Gerber Legendary Blades for a free replacement of the recalled machetes.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Parang machetes and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
Model numbers 31-000698 (Survival Series) and 31-001507 (Walmart-only) are recalled. Model 30-0006010 is for the Apocalypse Survival Kit that includes a Parang machete.
The recalled machetes were sold separately or as part of Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit. Model 31-001507 was sold only at Walmart.
Check for a dark gray textured rubber grip with wrist lanyard, orange trim, and a stylized "BG" on the handle. Model numbers 31-000698 or 31-001507 indicate the recalled items.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gerber to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1113 — Gerber Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machetes Hello, I own a Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machetes that is covered by recall 1113 from Gerber. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Parang machetes and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement. 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.
