The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·26334·Announced 2026-03-19

Amazon Basics folding pocket knife may not stay secured closed

Amazon is recalling the Amazon Basics Camping Folding Pocket Knife because the folding mechanism can fail to remain properly secured in the closed position, posing a laceration 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: Rubric level 4 requires significant injury reports, and while one incident of the blade not staying closed is recorded the source states no injuries have been reported, placing this at level 3.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves the Amazon Basics Camping Folding Pocket Knife with a 3.5 inch blade, made from black high carbon stainless steel with a pocket clip, sold by Amazon.com Services LLC of Seattle, Washington. The model number is B0DM5BJK3H, and manufacturing lot codes C25021766FJO, C25090466FJO or C25090566FJO are printed on the side of the white packaging box. About 2,840 units were sold online at Amazon.com from August 2025 through February 2026 for about $3.

The folding mechanism on the blade can fail to remain properly secured in the closed position, posing a laceration hazard. Amazon received one report of the blade not remaining properly secured in the closed position. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and register for the recall at amazonfoldingkniferecall.expertinquiry.com.

Consumers will be provided with a prepaid return kit and instructions to safely return the knife, and will receive a full refund to the original payment method or as an Amazon gift card.

The recalled product

Product
Amazon Basics Camping Folding Pocket Knives
Manufacturer
Amazon.com Services LLC, of Seattle, Washington
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,840

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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