CPSC recall · Reported August 6, 2013
Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
The CPSC recalled All Uppercut Knife and Sheath sets include a black nylon sheath with an engraved Gerber s….
Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 6, 2013. Reason: The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpected…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the…. Verify recall #13257 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpected….
- None
- agency class
- August 6, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13257 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
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.
Reason for recall
The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13257 |
| Date reported | August 6, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 6, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 2,900 |
| 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 cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact Gerber Legen…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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