CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives
Recalled October 15, 2003 · CPSC recall 04504 · Buck Knives
Hazard
The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Units
2,000
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description
Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.
What to do
Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Contact
Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement knife.
Product
MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
Manufacturer(s)
Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
Retailers
Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives, from July 2003 through September 2003, for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's Web site at www.buckknives.com.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →