Recall Radar

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Gordon Folding Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 20-006 · October 4, 2019 · Harbor Freight Tools

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-006 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 4, 2019
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Tools, lawn and garden
Products
Gordon Folding Knives
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1.1 million
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 4, 2019

What was recalled

This recall involves Gordon brand folding knives. The knife is stainless steel with black metal on the handle and five cutouts on each side of the handle. The knife measures about 3-inches. The knife also has a silver-colored metal belt clip attached to the back of the handle. "China" is printed on one side and "Stainless Steel" is printed on the other side of the knife blade.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Gordon Folding Knives · About 1.1 million units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Harbor Freight Gordon brand folding knives
Recalled Harbor Freight Gordon brand folding knives

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 through July 2019 for about $5.; Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Harbor Freight Tools has received seven reports of the knife failing to lock, resulting in six reports of laceration injuries, including four that required medical attention.

Consumer contact

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Recall history and context

Harbor Freight Tools appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Harbor Freight Tools recalls.

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?

Gordon Folding Knives (About 1.1 million units). This recall involves Gordon brand folding knives.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 4, 2019. 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.