CPSC2015-05-26
Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore.
Hazard
The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the knife and contact Gerber for a replacement.
Sold at
Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Home Depot, other retailers nationwide and online at www.gerbergear.com and other online sporting goods stores from January 2013 through March 2015 for about $30.
Affected count
About 150,000 in the United States and 11,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Gerber received six reports of laceration injuries, two of which required stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Cohort Folding Knife
Consumer contact
Gerber Legendary Blades toll free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on Product Notifications for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Gerber-Recalls-Cohort-KnivesDon't want to check this manually?
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