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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 19, 2021CPSC #21070

Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Other Products
Units affected
128,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.

Hazard

The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.

Injuries

Rapala USA has received reports of 12 batteries overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing damage to surrounding areas. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Fleet Farm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at rapala.com from March 2011 through December 2018 for about $101.

Photos

Recalled Rapala Rechargeable Fillet KnifeRecalled Rechargeable Rapala Fillet Knife Battery, shown with white ETL label, and shown missing white ETL Label
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