Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Cohort Folding Knife

Date of Recall
2015-05-26

CPSC Release Number
15-148

Manufactured In
China

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

Importer
Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Oreg.

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.

Problem/Hazard
The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
Gerber received six reports of laceration injuries, two of which required stitches.

Description

The Cohort is an open frame folding clip knife with either a black or dark gray anodized aluminum handle. The tail end of the handle includes a lanyard hole. When the knife blade is fully extended, it is held in the open positon with a liner lock function. When fully extended, the overall length of the knife is about 7 inches. When closed, the knife measures about 4 inches. The knife blade is 3 inches long, weighs less than 3 ounces and has the Gerber "sword and shield" trademark in silver on the non-clip side of the blade. The Gerber name appears on the knife clip. The following models are being recalled. Model numbers can be found underneath the UPC barcode on the lower right corner on the rear of the hanging blister packaging. For box packaging, the model number is found on the bottom of the box.

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

Consumer 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.

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