CPSC2021-01-19
Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard
Rapala USA, of Minnetonka, Minn.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 128,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)
Consumer contact
Rapala USA at 800-874-4451, by email at custserv@rapalausa.com, or online at rapala.com and click the recall button for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Rapala-USA-Recalls-Rechargeable-Fillet-Knives-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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