The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04504·Announced 2003-10-15

Buck Knives Recalls MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives Due to Handle Cracking

Buck Knives Inc. is recalling 2,000 MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives because the plastic handles can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sharp blade) where the hazard is a potential injury from a cracked handle, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Buck Knives Inc. of El Cajon, Calif., is recalling approximately 2,000 MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives, Model 425BK. The recall is being conducted because the black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, which poses a risk of injury from the blade. The knives feature a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade and are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each subject knife bears the designation "T" on the blade after the model number.

The recalled knives were sold at Department, sporting goods, and specialty stores nationwide, as well as through Buck's website, from July 2003 through September 2003. The knives were sold for about $15 each. No incidents or injuries have been reported; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, to receive a free replacement knife.

The recalled product

Product
MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
Manufacturer
Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Knives
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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