Gerber recalls Instant Knives with a faulty locking mechanism that can cause blade folding and lacerations. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement.
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 is recalling Instant Knives because their locking mechanism can fail, causing the blade to fold during use and potentially causing cuts. This recall affects owners of specific model numbers sold in boxes or blister packs.
The locking mechanism can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold unexpectedly during use. This folding action can lead to cuts or lacerations if the blade strikes the user or nearby objects.
Owners of Gerber Instant Knives with model numbers 30-000435 (box) or 31-001101 (blister pack) are affected. People who use these knives for self-defense or close-quarters tasks are at higher risk.
Look for the Gerber "sword and shield" trademark in silver on the blade, and the model number printed on the original packaging under the barcode. The knives have a black handle with four diagonal slots on both sides.
Immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives to avoid the risk of blade folding and lacerations.
Contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement knife for the recalled models.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
Model numbers 30-000435 (sold in boxes) and 31-001101 (sold in blister packs).
Check for the Gerber "sword and shield" trademark in silver on the blade and the model number printed on the original packaging under the barcode.
The recall states the hazard can cause lacerations, but does not specify a risk of serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gerber to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1034 — Gerber Gerber® Instant™ Knife Hello, I own a Gerber® Instant™ Knife that is covered by recall 1034 from Gerber. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives 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.
