Gordon Folding Knives recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

October 4, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

20006

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.