Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Recall Knife Sheaths Due to Defect

Skinner Knife Sheaths

Date of Recall

2009-05-13

CPSC Release Number

09-741

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 10,000

Distributor

Browning, of Morgan, Utah and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, of Missoula, Mont.

Sold By

The sheath and knife were given away as a promotional item for new membership in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation from November 2008 through April 2009.

Problem/Hazard

The knife can cut through the sheath because there is no blade guard in the sheath. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The recall involves the Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation co-branded skinner knife sheath (model 322087). The sheath is black with the “Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation” logo stitched on the front. The packaging is black and yellow with “Browning” printed on the side and the model number printed above the UPC. No other Browning or Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation products are included in this recall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the sheath immediately and discard it. Consumers with the recalled sheath will be notified directly and will be sent a new one free of charge.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.browning.com (PDF)

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