Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-01-19). Hazards: fire, burn. About 128,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21070 |
| Published | 2021-01-19 |
| Last updated | 2021-01-19 |
| Products | Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN) |
| Firm named in the title | Rapala USA |
| Firms | Rapala USA, of Minnetonka, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 128,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Fleet Farm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at rapala.com from March 2011 through December 2018 for about $101. |
Description
This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.
Hazard
The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for proper disposal.
Incidents and injuries
Rapala USA has received reports of 12 batteries overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing damage to surrounding areas. No injuries have been reported.
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