Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 10157. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete.
CPSC recall 10157 has the recall date 9 Mar 2010. The notice names the firm Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands. The recall has about 149,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Gerber has received five reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the Gator Machete, all of whom required stitches. Gerber has received no reports of injuries associated with use of the Gator Machete Jr. |
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| Units | 149,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture). The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2" long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4" long. The blade is marked with the "Gerber" trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle (an extended hand guard) are not included in this recall (see picture). Consumers should visually inspect their machete to determine if it is included in this recall. |
| Product | Gerber® Gator® Machete and Gator® Machete Jr., About 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr., Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths |
| Sold at | Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun, and through on-line stores from March 2007 through February 2010 for between $16 and $25. |
| Importer | Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 149,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2011 | Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Combo Axe Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 29 Aug 2007 | Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives |
Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands: all 3 recalls
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10157The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10157. https://recallregister.com/product/156-gerber-legendary-blades-recalls-machetes-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10157 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gerber has received five reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the Gator Machete, all of whom required stitches. Gerber has received no reports of injuries associated with use of the Gator Machete Jr.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun, and through on-line stores from March 2007 through February 2010 for between $16 and $25.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10157?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China