Recalls / 2014-11-20

Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard

15035 · Recalled 2014-11-20 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.

Hazards

The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

None.

Remedy

Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool		About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's, retailers nationwide, including knife, sporting goods stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.

Consumer contact

Leatherman toll-free at (888) 212-2438 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com and click on Safety Recall under the Support section at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 15035. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.