CPSC recall · Reported December 29, 2021
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls American Angler Electric Fillet Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
The trigger mechanism on the Electric Fillet Knife ("EFK") units can become stuck in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard.
Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (Rti), of China recalled This recall involves American Angler Electric Fillet Knives with model number 32300 and t….
Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands Recalls American Angler Electric Fillet Knives Due to Lacera… was recalled by Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (Rti), of China in December 29, 2021. Reason: The trigger mechanism on the Electric Fillet Knife ("EFK") units can become stuck in the "on" position, posin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled EFK, unplug the unit, and cut the po…. Verify recall #22042 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (Rti), of China issued this CPSC recall-The trigger mechanism on the Electric Fillet Knife ("EFK") units can become stuck in the "on" position, posin….
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- agency class
- December 29, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22042 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 - 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 American Angler Electric Fillet Knives with model number 32300 and the following serial numbers: AEK-OB-DS-003-1, AEK-OB-DS-008-1, AMK-KM-DS-003-1, AEK-OB-RB-004-1. The model number is printed on the base of the handle of the EFK and the serial number is printed on the product packaging. "American Angler" is printed on the handle of the recalled knives. The knives were sold in orange and gray and are used as a fishing tool for filleting fish.
Reason for recall
The trigger mechanism on the Electric Fillet Knife ("EFK") units can become stuck in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled EFK, unplug the unit, and cut the power cord. Consumers should then contact Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands to receive a free replacement EFK by mail. Consumers will need to provide their mailing address and proof of destruction by sending a photo of the recalled product and cut cord to the firm. The consumer should then throw away the unit in their trash.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22042 |
| Date reported | December 29, 2021 |
| Date initiated | December 29, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Weihai Yuanji Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. (Rti), of China |
| Affected scope | About 43,200 (In addition, about 630 were sold 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 immediately stop using the recalled EFK, unplug the unit, and cut the power cord. Consumers should then contact …
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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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