The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25104·Announced 2025-01-23

GiantMouse GM12 and GMP12 folding knives recalled for failing locking mechanism

GiantMouse is recalling about 600 GM12 and GMP12 folding knives because the locking mechanism can fail during use, creating a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product (knife with potentially failing locking mechanism) where no injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, such products without reported injury are scored at a maximum of 3 (High). The eight confirmed reports of lock failure during use support elevated severity over lower scores.

Plain-English summary

GiantMouse LLC is recalling about 600 GM12 and GMP12 button-lock folding knives with milled titanium or bronze scales. These knives were sold online at www.giantmouse.com from November 14 through November 15, 2024, for between $385 and $425.

The recall was issued because the locking mechanism can fail during use, posing a laceration hazard to the user. GiantMouse has received eight reports of the lock failing, though no injuries have been reported.

Affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives. GiantMouse is offering either a full refund or a free repair, including return shipping. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label for returning the knife. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly.

For more information, consumers can contact GiantMouse LLC toll-free at 833-665-6777 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week), by email at [email protected], or online at www.giantmouse.com/recall or www.giantmouse.com.

The recalled product

Product
GM12 and GMP12 Folding Knives
Manufacturer
GiantMouse LLC, of East Lansing, Michigan
Category
Consumer Product — Knives
Hazard
  • laceration
  • lock-failure
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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