CPSC recall · Reported February 21, 2002
CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks
The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the knife block, presenting a risk of laceration injuries to consumers, when the bloc…
Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.y. recalled The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The….
CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks was recalled by Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.y. in February 21, 2002. Reason: The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the knife block…. Remedy: Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the blo…. Verify recall #02522 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the knife block….
- None
- agency class
- February 21, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02522 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall.
Reason for recall
The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the knife block, presenting a risk of laceration injuries to consumers, when the block is carried.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the block until they contact Cutco for information on this repair. Consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02522 |
| Date reported | February 21, 2002 |
| Date initiated | February 21, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 28,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the block until they contact Cutco for informat…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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