Recalls / 2013-06-06

Gerber Recalls Machetes with Stitched Sheaths Due to Laceration Hazard

13209 · Recalled 2013-06-06 · CPSC page

Gerber Parang Machete with Stitched Sheath

Description

This recall involves stitched sheaths sold with curved blade Parang machetes. The stitched sheath is made of black nylon, with only stitching on the curved side. There are five rivets on the bottom of the sheath and two rivets bordering the strap on top. The machete measures 19.5 inches with a blade length of 13.5 inches. The sheath measures 16 inches long and 3.5 inches wide and has "GERBER" printed in gray and two Bear Grylls logos in orange. The machetes with sheaths were sold as a set or as part of Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit, which includes a Parang machete among other items in a foldable black cloth case with "GERBER" printed on the inside right. The model numbers are on the package. Model numbers are: 31-000698, 31-001507 and 31-002289. Model number 30-000601 is on the package for the Apocalypse Survival Kit. The stitched sheath is the only one of three styles of sheaths sold with the Parang machete included in this recall.

Hazards

The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

Gerber has received eight reports of lacerations to the user's hands or fingers, including three injuries that required stitches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately store the covered Parang machete in a safe area away from children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement fully-riveted sheath.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths		About 80,000 in the U.S. and 11,000 in Canada

Parties

Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Made in: China
Sold at: Sporting goods, online, sheath set, $349 for the Survival Kit.

Consumer contact

Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on "Product Notifications" at the bottom of the page.

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Source: CPSC recall 13209. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.