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CPSC, Buck Knives Inc. Announce Recall of Pocket Knives

  • Recalled MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
Name of Product:
MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
Hazard:

The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
October 15, 2003
Units:

2,000

Consumer Contact

Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 2,000 MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives. The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.

Name of Product: MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives

Units: 2,000

Manufacturer: Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.

Hazard: The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.

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.

Sold At: 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 website at www.buckknives.com.

Manufactured In: U.S.A.

Remedy: Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.

Consumer 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.

Media Contact: Veronica Cox (619) 449-1100 x226

Remedy:

Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.

Incidents/Injuries:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
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 website at www.buckknives.com.
Manufacturer(s):
Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
04-504

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

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