Black Forge Kitchen Knives Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels
Black Forge Knives is recalling multiple kitchen knife models distributed in Georgia and via Bespoke Post due to elevated lead levels in the blades.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 classified as High (Score 3) because elevated lead in kitchen knives poses a genuine risk of harm to consumers through potential food contamination. Although the FDA Class II classification and absence of any reported illnesses or injuries prevent a higher score, lead exposure is a recognized health hazard that qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Black Forge Knives is recalling multiple kitchen knife models sold with elevated lead levels. The recall involves approximately 21,000 units that were distributed in Georgia and further distributed directly to consumers via Bespoke Post.
The affected product models are: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife (CSK1700), Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Cleaver Knife (CSK1701), Carbon Steel Utility Knife (501141), Burnt Bone & Carbon Steel Ulu Knife (2432), Rosewood Carbon Steel Ulu Knife (501204), and Rosewood Carbon Steel Meat Cleaver (501172).
Lead contamination in kitchen utensils poses a potential health risk, as lead can leach into food during food preparation. Consumers who have purchased these knives should discontinue use and return the products to the retailer where they were purchased.
No illnesses or injuries related to these products have been reported as of this notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife Model: CSK1700 Size: Total length: 10.25" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box 2- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Cleaver Knife Model: CSK1701 Size: Total length: 10.5" Type of…
- Manufacturer
- Black Forge Knives
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 21,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Model Numbers: 1- CSK1700 2- CSK1701 3- 501141 4- 2432 5- 501204 6- 501172
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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