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Consumer product recall

Mossy Oak Pro Hunter Knife Combo Set

Starting date:
February 25, 2013
Posting date:
February 25, 2013
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-23273

Affected products

Mossy Oak Pro Hunter Knife Combo Set

Product description

The affected product is sold as a kit which includes a fixed-blade skinning knife, a folding gut-hook knife and accompany sheath. The knives measure approximately 23 centimetres (9 inches) and are made of non-slip rubber handles with a camouflage pattern. The sheath is designed to carry both knives and is composed of nylon. The product was sold at Canadian Tire with the item number 75-5691 and UPC 013893626363.

Hazard identified

The sheath used to hold the knives is missing a protective guard to prevent the knife from poking through it. The fixed-blade knife can poke through the sheath causing injury to the user.

Canadian Tire has received one reported incident in which a consumer received a cut to their leg.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the knife and sheath.

Number sold

Approximately 1,530 units of the recalled kits were sold at Canadian Tire stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The affected kits were sold from September 2011 to December 2012.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China

Companies

Retailer
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Distributor
Maurice Sporting Goods Inc.
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
Importer
Big Game International
Northbrook
Illinois
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers can return the defective knife set with sheath to Canadian Tire stores for a full refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Big Game International Customer Service by telephone at 1-847-715-1400.