Oregon firm recalls 150K machetes
By Associated Press and KVAL.com staffPORTLAND, Ore. -- A Portland company has recalled some 150,000 machetes imported from China and sold at retail stores nationwide and online after receiving reports of injuries requiring stiches. The recall includes about 149,000 Gerber Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr., manufactured in China and imported by Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc. of Madison, Wis. The machetes are recalled because the saw side can get stuck in wood while in use, allowing the user's hand to slip forward across the blade. The company has received five reports of people needing stitches after cutting themselves while using Gator Machetes, but no reports of injuries for the junior version. The recalled machetes were sold online as well as at stores nationwide including, The recalled machetes were sold online as well as at stores nationwide, including, Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops and American Rod & Gun. They were available between March 2007 and February 2010. Handle version included in recall:
Handle version NOT included in recall:
Details: by phone at 877-314-9130; by Web at http://www.gerbergear.com or http://www.cpsc.gov |
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February 9, 2012
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