The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12030·Announced 2011-11-01

Gerber Recalls Winchester Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling Winchester Hunting Knife Sets because the blade latch can fail, posing a laceration risk.

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling Winchester Hunting Knife Sets with model number 31-000801. The recall involves about 13,000 units sold at sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2011 through September 2011 for about $20. The knife sets feature a single handle with a lock release button and four interchangeable blades. The model number is printed on the back, lower right corner of the packaging, and "Winchester®" is printed in red on the handle and etched onto the blades.

The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact Gerber Legendary Blades for a free replacement product of equal or higher value. For additional information, consumers can contact the firm toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.gerbergear.com.

The recalled product

Product
Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets
Manufacturer
Gerber® Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Category
Consumer Product — Cutlery
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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