The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07295·Announced 2007-08-29

Gerber Recalls EAB Pocket Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling about 154,000 EAB pocket knives because the blade can slide past the support, posing a laceration hazard.

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 (laceration) where injury has been reported (eight reports, including stitches), but no deaths or severe injuries are documented, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling approximately 154,000 EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) pocket knives. The recall involves model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W, and 22-41548W. These small, folding utility knives were sold at retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through online stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark and were manufactured in China.

The recall is being issued because the back of the blade can slide past the blade support during use, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knives, including several individuals who required stitches.

Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately. To receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement, consumers should contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 800-950-6161 Ext. 1206 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com.

The recalled product

Product
Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives
Manufacturer
Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Cutting Tools
Hazard
Affected units
154,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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