| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| October 15, 2003 Alert #04-504 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: MiniBuck™ Black Pocket Knives
Units: 2,000
Manufacturer: Buck Knives Inc., of El Cajon, Calif.
Hazard: The black plastic handles of the pocket knives can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description: Model 425BK MiniBuck Black Knives have a plastic handle and a non-serrated 1-7/8 inch drop-point blade. The knives are 2-7/8 inches long when closed and 4-3/4 inches when open. Each of the subject knives bears the designation "T" on the blade of the knife after the model number.
Sold At: Department, sporting goods and specialty stores nationwide sold the recalled pocket knives from July 2003 through September 2003 for about $15. The knives also were sold through Buck's Web site at www.buckknives.com.
Manufactured In: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Buck Knives Inc. to receive a free replacement knife.
Consumer Contact: Buck Knives Inc. at (800) 215-2825 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement knife.
Media Contact: Veronica Cox (619) 449-1100 x226