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CPSC recall · Reported October 15, 2003

CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives

The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.

Recall #
04504
Affected scope
2,000
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Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif. recalled Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch dro….

CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives was recalled by Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif. in October 15, 2003. Reason: The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.. Remedy: Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.. Verify recall #04504 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade..

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agency class
2K units
affected scope
October 15, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04504 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.

Reason for recall

The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 04504
Date reported October 15, 2003
Date initiated October 15, 2003
Recalling firm Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
Affected scope 2,000
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.

Scale of Impact

2,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.

  • Check the recall number (04504) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.. Recalled by Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.. Units affected: 2,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 15, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04504.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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