Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled October 4, 2019 · CPSC recall 20006 · Harbor Freight Tools

Hazard

The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 1.1 million

Incidents / injuries

Harbor Freight Tools has received seven reports of the knife failing to lock, resulting in six reports of laceration injuries, including four that required medical attention.

Description

This recall involves Gordon brand folding knives. The knife is stainless steel with black metal on the handle and five cutouts on each side of the handle. The knife measures about 3-inches. The knife also has a silver-colored metal belt clip attached to the back of the handle. "China" is printed on one side and "Stainless Steel" is printed on the other side of the knife blade.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax.

Contact

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Product

Gordon Folding Knives

Imported by

Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.

Retailers

Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5.

Made in

China

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