CPSC recall 12030
Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-18
On 2016-04-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets by Gerber Legendary Blades, citing the latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12030 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-11-01 |
| Published | 2016-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Gerber Legendary Blades |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets | This recall involves Winchester Hunting Knife Sets with model number 31-000801. The model number is printed on the back, lower right corner of the packaging. The knife sets have a single handle with a lock release button and four interchangeable blades. "Winchester®" is printed in red on the knife set's handle and is etched onto the side of each of the four blades.
Reason
The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Gerber-Legendary-Blades-Recalls-Hunting-Knife-Sets-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
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