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Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 21-070 · January 19, 2021 · Rapala

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-070 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 19, 2021
Brand
Rapala
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 128,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 19, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN) · About 128,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Rapala USA, of Minnetonka, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer 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.

Recall history and context

Rapala appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN) (About 128,000 units). This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 19, 2021. 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.