Excerpt from our blog:
The sheath for a 19.5-inch-long machete is being recalled because the blade can cut through stitching, with unfortunate results, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said last week. The recall by Gerber Legendary Blades is based on eight reports of cuts. Three injuries required stitches.
About 80,000 Gerber Bear Grylls Parang Machete and stitched-sheath sets sold in the United States are included in the recall. The sheath has five rivets on the bottom and two rivets near the top strap, "GERBER" printed in gray and two Bear Grylls logos in orange. Two other sheath styles are not included in the recall.
They were sold at sporting goods stores and online. Call 877-314-9130 or go to www.gerbergear.com to request a replacement sheath.
JANE FRIEDMANN
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