Gerber Recalls Machetes with Stitched Sheaths Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-06-06). Hazards: laceration. Models: 31-000698, 31-001507, 31-002289, 30-000601. About 80,000 units in the US and 11,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13209 |
| Published | 2013-06-06 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-28 |
| Product category | Knives |
| Products | Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths |
| Firm named in the title | Gerber |
| Firms | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 80,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 11,000 |
| Model numbers | 31-000698, 31-001507, 31-002289, 30-000601 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores nationwide and online from February 2012 through February 2013 for about $43 for the machete and sheath set, and $349 for the Survival Kit. |
Description
This recall involves stitched sheaths sold with curved blade Parang machetes. The stitched sheath is made of black nylon, with only stitching on the curved side. There are five rivets on the bottom of the sheath and two rivets bordering the strap on top. The machete measures 19.5 inches with a blade length of 13.5 inches. The sheath measures 16 inches long and 3.5 inches wide and has "GERBER" printed in gray and two Bear Grylls logos in orange. The machetes with sheaths were sold as a set or as part of Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit, which includes a Parang machete among other items in a foldable black cloth case with "GERBER" printed on the inside right. The model numbers are on the package. Model numbers are: 31-000698, 31-001507 and 31-002289. Model number 30-000601 is on the package for the Apocalypse Survival Kit. The stitched sheath is the only one of three styles of sheaths sold with the Parang machete included in this recall.
Hazard
The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the covered Parang machete in a safe area away from children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement fully-riveted sheath.
Incidents and injuries
Gerber has received eight reports of lacerations to the user's hands or fingers, including three injuries that required stitches.
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