Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Recall Knife Sheaths Due to Defect

Recalled May 13, 2009 · CPSC recall 09741 · Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Hazard

The knife can cut through the sheath because there is no blade guard in the sheath. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the sheath immediately and discard it. Consumers with the recalled sheath will be notified directly and will be sent a new one free of charge.

Units

About 10,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall involves the Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation co-branded skinner knife sheath (model 322087). The sheath is black with the "Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation" logo stitched on the front. The packaging is black and yellow with "Browning" printed on the side and the model number printed above the UPC. No other Browning or Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation products are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the sheath immediately and discard it. Consumers with the recalled sheath will be notified directly and will be sent a new one free of charge.

Contact

For additional information, contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.browning.com

Product

Skinner Knife Sheaths

Distributed by

Browning, of Morgan, Utah · Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, of Missoula, Mont.

Retailers

The sheath and knife were given away as a promotional item for new membership in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation from November 2008 through April 2009.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →