Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-035 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 20, 2014
- Brand
- Leatherman
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool
- Hazard
- Laceration Hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 6, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool · About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.; Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore..
Injuries or incidents reported
None.
Consumer contact
Leatherman toll-free at (888) 212-2438 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com and click on Safety Recall under the Support section at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Leatherman appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool (About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada units). This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 6, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.