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InjuryOctober 4, 2019CPSC #20006

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Other Products
Units affected
Not stated
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Gordon brand folding knives. The knife is stainless steel with black metal on the handle and five cutouts on each side of the handle. The knife measures about 3-inches. The knife also has a silver-colored metal belt clip attached to the back of the handle. "China" is printed on one side and "Stainless Steel" is printed on the other side of the knife blade.

Hazard

The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

Injuries

Harbor Freight Tools has received seven reports of the knife failing to lock, resulting in six reports of laceration injuries, including four that required medical attention.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5.

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Recalled Harbor Freight Gordon brand folding knives
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