Knife Block Set
Class III - Low Risk 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: February 21, 2002 Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.Y. Furniture
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 28,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Cutco Cutlery Corporation, of Olean, N.Y.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should make sure all knives are inserted "blade side down" and NOT move the block until they contact Cutco for information on this repair. Consumers will receive a brass plate to install on the bottom of the knife block to prevent the knives from protruding. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall, along with a repair kit.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 28,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 02522