CPSC2019-10-04
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5.
Affected count
About 1.1 million
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Gordon Folding Knives
Consumer contact
Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Harbor-Freight-Tools-Recalls-Gordon-Folding-Knives-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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