Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 26, 2015

Summary

Gerber is recalling approximately 150,000 Cohort folding knives because the locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade in place. This defect allows the blade to close unexpectedly during use, which has resulted in six reports of laceration injuries, two of which required stitches. These open-frame knives were sold at retailers like Home Depot and Bass Pro Shops from January 2013 through March 2015. Consumers should stop using the knife immediately and contact Gerber for a free replacement.

Risk

The knife's liner lock function can fail to secure the blade when it is fully extended. If the lock fails during use, the blade can suddenly collapse onto the user's fingers, causing severe cuts or lacerations.

What You Should Do

Immediately stop using the recalled Cohort folding knife.
Check the blade for a date code located beneath the thumb stud on the clip side of the knife. Affected knives have a code ending in the letter 'E' or 'F' (e.g., 8971013F).
Verify the model number if you still have the original packaging. Look for model numbers 30-000645N, 31-002488NDIP, 31-001714N, 31-002722HDN, 31-001714NDIP, 31-002885HDN, 31-001715N, 31-002885HDQP, or 31-002488N near the UPC barcode.
Identify the product by Home Depot SKU Numbers 1000044211 or 1000246978, or Grainger Item Number 45J105.
Contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 877-314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.gerbergear.com and click on 'Product Notifications' to receive a replacement knife.
For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

Replace

Consumers should stop using the knife and contact Gerber for a replacement.

Contact: Gerber Legendary Blades toll free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on Product Notifications for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Gerber Cohort Folding Knife

Model:

30-000645N

31-002488NDIP

31-001714N

31-002722HDN

31-001714NDIP

31-002885HDN

31-001715N

31-002885HDQP

31-002488N

SKU 1000044211

SKU 1000246978

Item 45J105

Lot Numbers:

Date codes ending in E

Date codes ending in F

Date Ranges: January 2013 - March 2015

Product Images

Cohort Knife - Open Clip

Cohort Knife- Closed Clip

Cohort Knife – Open Non-Clip

Cohort Knife- Closed Non-Clip

Location of date code

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 15148

Status: Active

Sold By: Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Home Depot, other retailers nationwide and online at www.gerbergear.com and other online sporting goods stores from January 2013 through March 2015 for about $30.

Manufactured In: China

Units Affected: About 150,000 in the United States and 11,000 in Canada

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore.

Agency Last Updated: June 8, 2015

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately stop using the recalled Cohort folding knife.

Check the blade for a date code located beneath the thumb stud on the clip side of the knife. Affected knives have a code ending in the letter 'E' or 'F' (e.g., 8971013F).

Verify the model number if you still have the original packaging. Look for model numbers 30-000645N, 31-002488NDIP, 31-001714N, 31-002722HDN, 31-001714NDIP, 31-002885HDN, 31-001715N, 31-002885HDQP, or 31-002488N near the UPC barcode.

Identify the product by Home Depot SKU Numbers 1000044211 or 1000246978, or Grainger Item Number 45J105.

Contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at 877-314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.gerbergear.com and click on 'Product Notifications' to receive a replacement knife.

For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.