Searching recalls…
Searching…
Home › Everything else › Harbor Freight Tools Gordon Folding Knives
Product recall · CPSCOctober 4, 2019Serious
Harbor Freight Tools Gordon Folding Knives
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
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.
Who to contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1.1 million
- Recall date
- October 4, 2019
- Brand
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
Filed under: Everything else