Recalls / 2013-08-06

Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

13257 · Recalled 2013-08-06 · CPSC page

Gerber Uppercut Knife Sheath Set (back view of sheath with Gerber logo)

Description

All Uppercut Knife and Sheath sets include a black nylon sheath with an engraved Gerber sword and shield logo printed on the front and "GERBER" engraved on the snap clip on the back. The sheaths are approximately 2.25-inches long and 1.25-inches wide at the top, tapering down to 0.5-inch at the base. The knife sold with the sheath is a T-handled knife with an overall length of 4-inches and a 2-inch double-edged blade that snaps into the molded sheath. The knife has a laser marked white sword and shield logo on the front and a white alphanumeric code on the back tang of the knife. The Uppercut sets that were sold in a box have model number 30-000650 printed on the box. Sets sold in blister pack packaging have model number 31-001727 printed on the packaging.

Hazards

The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

Gerber Legendary Blades has received one report of a laceration to a consumer that required medical attention, but no stitches.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades for instructions on returning the sheath for a free replacement sheath.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Gerber® Uppercut™ Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Set		About 2,900

Parties

Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Made in: China
Sold at: Sporting goods, online at www.gerbergear.com, sheath set.

Consumer contact

Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (800) 289-4560 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 for more information.

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Gerber Uppercut Knife Sheath Set (front view of sheath with the sword and shield logo)

Source: CPSC recall 13257. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.