CPSC recall · Reported November 20, 2014
Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore. recalled This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users a….
Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore. in November 20, 2014. Reason: The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazar…. Remedy: Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using th…. Verify recall #15035 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazar….
- None
- agency class
- November 20, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15035 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, 5 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
This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.
Reason for recall
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15035 |
| Date reported | November 20, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 20, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada |
| 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 not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional…
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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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