Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1434.
All Uppercut Knife and Sheath sets include a black nylon sheath with an engraved Gerber sword and shield logo printed on the front and "GERBER" engraved on the snap clip on the back. The sheaths are approximately 2.25-inches long and 1.25-inches wide at the top, tapering down to 0.5-inch at the base. The knife sold with the sheath is a T-handled knife with an overall length of 4-inches and a 2-inch double-edged blade that snaps into the molded sheath. The knife has a laser marked white sword and shield logo on the front and a white alphanumeric code on the back tang of the knife. The Uppercut sets that were sold in a box have model number 30-000650 printed on the box. Sets sold in blister pack packaging have model number 31-001727 printed on the packaging.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1434.
Consumers should immediately cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades for instructions on returning the sheath for a free replacement sheath.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.gerbergear.com From March 2013 Through June 2013 For About $60 Per Knife And Sheath Set. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1434.
Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (800) 289-4560 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on "Product Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.gerbergear.com From March 2013 Through June 2013 For About $60 Per Knife And Sheath Set. Recall FAQ
Sporting Goods Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.gerbergear.com From March 2013 Through June 2013 For About $60 Per Knife And Sheath Set. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on August 6, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,900 units are potentially affected.