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InjuryFebruary 21, 2002CPSC #02522

CPSC, Cutco Cutlery Corporation Announce Recall of Knife Blocks

Product
Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
Units affected
28,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The knife blocks are constructed of wood and designed to be portable or wall mounted. The recalled knife blocks are in the Cutco Space Saver Set. The Space Saver Set contains five knives, a sharpener, and the knife block. Only the knife block is involved in this recall; the knives are not part of this recall.

Hazard

The longest knife in the set when inserted "blade side-up" can protrude through the bottom of the knife block, presenting a risk of laceration injuries to consumers, when the block is carried.

Injuries

Cutco has received one report of an incident in which a consumer was cut, due to a knife protruding through the bottom of the block, resulting in her receiving stitches.

Where it was sold

  • The Space Saver Set was sold nationwide, from August 1997 through October 2001, for about $350.

Photos

Knife Block Set with recalled knife block
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