CPSC recall · Reported March 9, 2010
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original han….
Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 9, 2010. Reason: The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and sli…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to recei…. Verify recall #10157 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and sli….
- None
- agency class
- March 9, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10157 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
This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture). The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2" long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4" long. The blade is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle (an extended hand guard) are not included in this recall (see picture). Consumers should visually inspect their machete to determine if it is included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10157 |
| Date reported | March 9, 2010 |
| Date initiated | March 9, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr. |
| 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 stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the mac…
- Check the recall number (10157) 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
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