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Recalls / 2021-01-19

Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard

21070 · Recalled 2021-01-19 · CPSC page

Recalled Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife
Recalled Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife

Description

This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.

Hazards

The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.

Reported injuries

Rapala USA has received reports of 12 batteries overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing damage to surrounding areas. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for proper disposal.

Products

NameModelUnits
Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)About 128,000

Parties

Distributor
Rapala USA, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Made in
China
Sold at
Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Fleet Farm, sporting goods, online at rapala.com

Consumer contact

Rapala USA at 800-874-4451, by email at custserv@rapalausa.com, or online at rapala.com and click the recall button for more information.

More images

Recalled Rechargeable Rapala Fillet Knife Battery, shown with white ETL label, and shown missing white ETL Label
Recalled Rechargeable Rapala Fillet Knife Battery, shown with white ETL label, and shown missing white ETL Label

Source: CPSC recall 21070. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.