Reported Jan 19, 2021
Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard
Rapala USA of Minnetonka, Minn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for proper disposal.
Firm contact: Rapala USA at 800-874-4451, by email at custserv@rapalausa.com, or online at rapala.com and click the recall button for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)
- Amount recalled
- About 128,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Fleet Farm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at rapala.com from March 2011 through December 2018 for about $101..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Rapala USA has received reports of 12 batteries overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing damage to surrounding areas. No injuries have been reported.
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