The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10088·Announced 2009-12-22

5.11 Tactical Promotional Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

5.11 Tactical recalled about 19,000 promotional folding knives because they may fail to lock open, posing a cutting 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 (cutting hazard) where injury has been reported (one minor cut), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm.

Plain-English summary

5.11 Tactical is recalling approximately 19,000 promotional folding knives, Style No. 51041019, manufactured by Spanlink International Corp. in China. The knives feature a black handle with a pocket clip and measure approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches when the blade is open.

The recall was issued because the knives can fail to lock into their open position, which poses a cutting hazard to consumers. One minor cut was reported by a store employee.

The knives were distributed as free promotional items from September 2009 to December 2009. Consumers should stop using the knives immediately and either return them to a local 5.11 Tactical retailer or contact 5.11 Tactical directly to arrange for a return and exchange for a substitute promotional item at no cost.

The recalled product

Product
Promotional Knife
Manufacturer
Spanlink International Corp.
Category
Consumer Product — Knives
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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