Cohort Folding Knife
Class III - Low RiskWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 150,000 in the United States and 11,000 in Canada)
- 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:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the knife and contact Gerber for a replacement.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The Cohort is an open frame folding clip knife with either a black or dark gray anodized aluminum handle. The tail end of the handle includes a lanyard hole. When the knife blade is fully extended, it is held in the open positon with a liner lock function. When fully extended, the overall length of the knife is about 7 inches. When closed, the knife measures about 4 inches. The knife blade is 3 inches long, weighs less than 3 ounces and has the Gerber "sword and shield" trademark in silver on the non-clip side of the blade. The Gerber name appears on the knife clip. The following models are being recalled. Model numbers can be found underneath the UPC barcode on the lower right corner on the rear of the hanging blister packaging. For box packaging, the model number is found on the bottom of the box. Gerber Model Numbers 30-000645N 31-002488NDIP 31-001714N 31-002722HDN 31-001714NDIP 31-002885HDN 31-001715N 31-002885HDQP 31-002488N Home Depot SKU Numbers 1000044211 1000246978 Grainger Item Number 45J105 A product date code appears on the blade, beneath the thumb stud, on the clip side of the knife. The last figure in the code is a letter, and the recall applies to all Cohort knives with the letters "E" and "F."
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 150,000 in the United States and 11,000 in Canada)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 15148
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