Gerber Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-16). Hazards: laceration. Models: 31-000698, 30-0006010. About 119,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12248 |
| Published | 2012-08-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-12 |
| Product category | Knives |
| Products | Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machetes |
| Firm named in the title | Gerber |
| Firms | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 119,000 |
| Model numbers | 31-000698, 30-0006010 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores nationwide and online from January 2011 through June 2012 for about $43 for the individual Parang machetes and $349 for the Apocalypse Survival Kits. |
Description
The recalled product is a curved blade machete with an overall length of 19.5 inches and a blade length of 13.5 inches. The handle is a dark gray textured rubber grip with wrist lanyard, orange trim and a stylized "BG" on it. The blade is marked with the "GERBER®" trademark and a stylized Bear Grylls trademark. The machete comes in a black nylon sheath with orange and gray trim. The machetes were sold separately or as one of the products in Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit. The model numbers are on the package. Model numbers are: 31-000698, which has "Survival Series" printed on the package; and 31-001507, which was sold only at Walmart. Model number 30-0006010 is for the Apocalypse Survival Kit, which includes a Parang machete among other items in a foldable black cloth case with "GERBER" printed in orange on the inside right.
Hazard
A weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Parang machetes and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received 24 reports of breakages, including one report of a laceration injury in Canada, which did not involve stitches.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete (Health Canada)
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-12248. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.