Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 15035. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 15035 has the recall date 20 Nov 2014. The notice names the firm Leatherman Tool Group. The recall has about 8,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Tools and Hardware.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None. |
|---|---|
| Units | 8,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool, About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada, Tools and Hardware |
| Sold at | Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54. |
| Manufacturer | Leatherman Tool Group, Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Category: Tools and Hardware
- CPSC recalls of 2014
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Tools and Hardware
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Leatherman Tool Group
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | Leatherman Recalls Charge Plus Multi-Tools Due to Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15035The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15035. https://recallregister.com/product/1869-leatherman-recalls-children-s-multi-tool-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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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 15035 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15035?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15035?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada