http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Gerber-Recalls-Uppercut-Knife-and-Sheath-Sets/
Flat out, I don't get this. Gerber recalls an uppercut knife and sheath set. If you have one check the model number 30-000650.
It cuts, so they recalled it.
I know I am missing somethings, here. I read the CPSC website with this recall over and over, trying to understand by GERBER a baby product company has a Strek Trek sci-fi looking weapon because of a "laceration" hazard.
This is a knife; it cuts. I still don't get it. So, I started to research. I found this link:http://www.knifecenter.com/item/GB30000650/Gerber-Tactical-Uppercut-Push-Dagger-4-inch-Overall
In that link I noted that the price was a whopping $60 marked down to $33.95.
That is an expensisve toy.
Quoting Knife Center, "Small and discreet, the Uppercut is a punch-style, double-edge dagger designed for critical situations. "
Reading that I figure this Gerber do NOT sell baby food. I thought this was a kid toy. Apparently not. OOPS!
Parents, if you are as slow as I am on this recall, please don't make the same mistake thinking that if it is Gerber product with that sweet baby face logo, it would be OK to the let the boys play with it. STOP! Do NOT let the kids play with it. Put it in the sheath and lock it up until they tell you what to do.
Call to get a replacement sheath.
M-m-m? "Replacement sheath"
Oh, never mind!
Now, I get it. I am not joking here. I did not get that it was the knife cover that causes lacerations. So, perhaps others might fall for the GERBER thing , too. Please check out the CPSC webiste at the link above.
I am Malika Bourne the No No-cents, sometimes a tad slow, Nanna, saying, "Make good choices."
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