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Recalled Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knife -
Recalled Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knife
During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
About 154,000
For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 800-950-6161 Ext. 1206 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis, is voluntarily recalling about 154,000 Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives. During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Name of Product: Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives
Units: About 154,000
Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard: During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches.
Description: The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner's pocket. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through on-line stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 800-950-6161 Ext. 1206 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gerbergear.com.
Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife.
Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches.
Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
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