The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·22042·Announced 2021-12-29

American Angler Electric Fillet Knives Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands is recalling about 43,200 American Angler Electric Fillet Knives because the trigger mechanism can become stuck in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to users.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text does not report any injuries or illnesses related to the stuck trigger mechanism on these electric fillet knives. The hazard is a potential laceration risk, but since no actual harm has been reported, this qualifies as a precautionary recall of a consumer product with theoretical risk, which falls into the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands is recalling American Angler Electric Fillet Knives (model number 32300 with specific serial numbers: AEK-OB-DS-003-1, AEK-OB-DS-008-1, AMK-KM-DS-003-1, and AEK-OB-RB-004-1). The trigger mechanism on these knives can become stuck in the "on" position, creating a laceration hazard when users attempt to handle the device.

Approximately 43,200 units were sold in the United States, with an additional 630 units sold in Canada. The knives were sold in orange and gray through Walmart, Bass Pro Shops, other retailers nationwide, and online at Amazon from January 2019 through October 2021, priced between $110 and $150.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives, unplug the unit, and cut the power cord. Contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands to receive a free replacement by mail. Consumers must provide their mailing address and proof of destruction by sending a photo of the recalled product and cut cord. The original unit should then be discarded in the trash.

Contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands toll-free at 833-656-1147 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to p.m. ET), email [email protected], or visit www.americananglerusa.com/efkrecall or www.americananglerusa.com (click "Recall Information" under "Relevant Links") for more information.

The recalled product

Product
American Angler Electric Fillet Knives
Manufacturer
Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (RTI), of China
Category
Consumer Product — Fishing Equipment / Electric Tools
Hazard
  • stuck-trigger
  • laceration
Affected units
43,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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