Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-10-04). Hazards: laceration. About 1,100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20006 |
| Published | 2019-10-04 |
| Last updated | 2019-10-04 |
| Products | Gordon Folding Knives |
| Firm named in the title | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Firms | Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,100,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5. |
Description
This recall involves Gordon brand folding knives. The knife is stainless steel with black metal on the handle and five cutouts on each side of the handle. The knife measures about 3-inches. The knife also has a silver-colored metal belt clip attached to the back of the handle. "China" is printed on one side and "Stainless Steel" is printed on the other side of the knife blade.
Hazard
The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax.
Incidents and injuries
Harbor Freight Tools has received seven reports of the knife failing to lock, resulting in six reports of laceration injuries, including four that required medical attention.
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