CPSC recall 13209
Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-28
On 2016-04-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths by Gerber Legendary Blades, citing the Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13209 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-06-06 |
| Published | 2016-04-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Gerber Legendary Blades |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths | This recall involves stitched sheaths sold with curved blade Parang machetes. The stitched sheath is made of black nylon, with only stitching on the curved side. There are five rivets on the bottom of the sheath and two rivets bordering the strap on top. The machete measures 19.5 inches with a blade length of 13.5 inches. The sheath measures 16 inches long and 3.5 inches wide and has "GERBER" printed in gray and two Bear Grylls logos in orange. The machetes with sheaths were sold as a set or as part of Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit, which includes a Parang machete among other items in a foldable black cloth case with "GERBER" printed on the inside right. The model numbers are on the package. Model numbers are: 31-000698, 31-001507 and 31-002289. Model number 30-000601 is on the package for the Apocalypse Survival Kit. The stitched sheath is the only one of three styles of sheaths sold with the Parang machete included in this recall.
Reason
The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
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/2013/Gerber-Recalls-Machetes-with-Stitched-Sheaths
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