Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 12030
Affected scope: About 13,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Winchester Hunting Knife Sets with model number 31-000801. The model….

Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Hunting Knife Sets Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 1, 2011. Reason: The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. Th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for …. Verify recall #12030 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. Th….

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agency class: November 1, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12030 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 Winchester Hunting Knife Sets with model number 31-000801. The model number is printed on the back, lower right corner of the packaging. The knife sets have a single handle with a lock release button and four interchangeable blades. "Winchester®" is printed in red on the knife set's handle and is etched onto the side of each of the four blades.

Reason for recall

The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or higher value.

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	12030
Date reported	November 1, 2011
Date initiated	November 1, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 13,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or h…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or higher value.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 1, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12030.

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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