Gerber Legendary Blades EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives

Description: Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued August 29, 2007, Revised April 17, 2008 Release #07-295 Firm's Contact Number: (800) 950-6161 Ext. 1206 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: Revised Firm Telephone Contact Number Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives Units: About 154,000 Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis Hazard: During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches. Description: The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner’s pocket. The knives are marked with the “Gerber” trademark. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through on-line stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 800-950-6161 Ext. 1206 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gerbergear.com [Learn More]