The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20006·Announced 2019-10-04

Harbor Freight Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Gordon folding knives because the locking mechanism can fail, posing a laceration hazard. About 1.1 million units were sold nationwide.

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 (six lacerations, four requiring medical attention), but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling Gordon brand folding knives due to a laceration hazard. The knives are stainless steel with black metal handles and measure about 3 inches. The locking mechanism can fail to engage when the blade is extended, which can cause the blade to close unexpectedly and injure the user.

Harbor Freight Tools has received seven reports of the knife failing to lock, resulting in six reports of laceration injuries. Four of these injuries required medical attention. The knives were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5. About 1.1 million units were distributed.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax. For more information, consumers can contact Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.harborfreight.com.

The recalled product

Product
Gordon Folding Knives
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Cutting Tools
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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