The threat of inadvertent laceration has caused the recall of an item meant to lacerate.
The Portland, Oregon-based company Gerber Legendary Blades has announced a recall of their Gerber Instant Knife. These black knives have a 3.18 inch blade that can be splayed outward or retracted thanks to the assistance of a spring. Affected model numbers, which can be found beneath the barcode on the knife’s package, are 30-000435 and 31-001101.
The issue has to do with the blade’s locking mechanism. This component might not work properly, and as such, an extended blade might suddenly fold, cutting the person using the blade. No injuries of this nature have been reported as yet in the 3,000 affected units.
These knives were available all across the country at a variety of sporting goods retail outlets in February and March. They sold for around $50. Persons who have the affected items are being advised to cease usage at once. Gerber is willing to provide a free replacement to those knife owners who contact them.
Knives are dangerous without there being something wrong with the item, which is why it’s particularly frightening to this San Diego personal injury lawyer that this product has had to be recalled. When you’re dealing with blades, particular care should be taken to ensure safety. I’m keeping my fingers crossed as a personal injury attorney in Bakersfield that the affected products all get promptly replaced.
As Halloween approaches, the emergency room physicians see a significant increase in culinary knife accidents resulting from pumpkin carving, according to recent news sources.
“The most common accidents associated with pumpkin carving are stab wounds to the fingers and palm,” said a New York hand surgeon. It’s often the index finger that’s punctured, causing damage to tendons, nerves, or arteries.
Due to their slippery and tough nature, pumpkin carving can pose a real danger to carvers. In order to avoid a gash this holiday, follow these tips:
-Specialty tools can help you cut a pumpkin better than a kitchen knife and they’re also not as sharp, resulting in less serious injuries. They also have better control, which makes for a better looking pumpkin!
-Medical professionals recommend that you carve the face of the pumpkin before cutting a hole in the top, so you don’t stick your hand inside, which could lead to a cut.
-Don’t allow your children to carve pumpkins. A study published in a pediatric journal reported that the most accidents that occur during Halloween are to kids ages 10 to 14. Instead of carving, let them help out with a marker by drawing the pattern.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I hope that these tips help you and your family enjoy a safe and fun holiday. In my experience as a product defect lawyer, I know that preventing accidents can help you and your family avoid suffering and tragedy down the road.
