Reported May 26, 2015

Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Ore.

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the knife and contact Gerber for a replacement.

Firm contact: Gerber Legendary Blades toll free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on Product Notifications for more information.

What it looks like

  • Recalled product from Gerber Legendary Blades
  • Recalled product from Gerber Legendary Blades
  • Recalled product from Gerber Legendary Blades
  • Recalled product from Gerber Legendary Blades
  • Recalled product from Gerber Legendary Blades

Is this the product you have?

  • Cohort Folding Knife
Amount recalled
About 150,000 in the United States and 11,000 in Canada

Where it was sold

Sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Home Depot, other retailers nationwide and online at www.gerbergear.com and other online sporting goods stores from January 2013 through March 2015 for about $30..

Why it was recalled

Stop using this product now

The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Reports so far: Gerber received six reports of laceration injuries, two of which required stitches.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Read the CPSC notice

Notice updated Jun 8, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:17 PM UTC

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