CPSC2014-07-10
Master Cutlery Recalls Neck Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sports
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Hazard
The sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to fall out of the sheath unexpectedly. This poses a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and sheath, store the knife and sheath in a safe area and contact Master Cutlery for instructions on obtaining a free replacement sheath.
Sold at
Big 5 Sporting Goods stores from March 2014 through May 2014 for about $20.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
MTech USA Karambit Neck Knife and Sheath
Consumer contact
Master Cutlery Inc., toll-free at (888) 271-7229 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.mastercutlery.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Master-Cutlery-Recalls-Neck-KnivesDon't want to check this manually?
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