CPSC2012-08-16
Gerber Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 119,000
Injuries reported
The firm received 24 reports of breakages, including one report of a laceration injury in Canada, which did not involve stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machetes
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Gerber-Recalls-Machetes-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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