Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool
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. [Learn More]
About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Leatherman Recalls Children’s Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled Leatherman Leap multi-tool. Recalled Leatherman Leap multi-tool
Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 11/20/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1869 |
| Recall Number | 15035 |
| Product Type | Tools and Hardware |
| Hazard | The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries | None. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Leatherman toll-free at (888) 212-2438 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com and click on Safety Recall under the Support section at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Updated | 01/06/2015 |
| Similar To |