Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-11-20). Hazards: laceration. About 8,000 units in the US and 400 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15035 |
| Published | 2014-11-20 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-06 |
| Product category | Tools and Hardware |
| Products | Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool |
| Firm named in the title | Leatherman |
| Firms | Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54. |
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.
Hazard
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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