CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-02-21). Hazards: laceration. About 28,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02522 |
| Published | 2002-02-21 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-30 |
| Product category | Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths |
| Products | Knife Block Set |
| Firm named in the title | Cutco Cutlery Corporation |
| Firms | Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 28,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | The Space Saver Set was sold nationwide, from August 1997 through October 2001, for about $350. |
Description
The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall.
Hazard
The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the knife block, presenting a risk of laceration injuries to consumers, when the block is carried.
Remedy
Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the block until they contact Cutco for information on this repair. Consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
Cutco has received one report of an incident in which a consumer was cut, due to a knife protruding through the bottom of the block, resulting in her receiving stitches.
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