Product description
The product is a curved blade machete with an overall length of 19.5 inches and a blade length of 13.5 inches. The handle has a dark gray textured rubber grip with wrist lanyard, orange trim and stylized letters "BG" on it. The blade is marked with the "GERBER" trademark and a Bear Grylls trademark. The machete comes in a black nylon sheath with orange and gray trim.
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Reason the product is recalled
A weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use.
The hazards to consumers
If the handle or blade breaks it may pose a laceration hazard.
What consumers should do
If you have a Gerber parang, stop using it immediately and either:
1. Return it to the retailer where you purchased the product for a refund or replacement, or
2. Contact Gerber to ask how to return the product for either a refund or replacement.
You can contact the Gerber recall hotline on 1800 090 292 or visit Gerber’s website: www.gerbergear.com.
1. Return it to the retailer where you purchased the product for a refund or replacement, or
2. Contact Gerber to ask how to return the product for either a refund or replacement.
You can contact the Gerber recall hotline on 1800 090 292 or visit Gerber’s website: www.gerbergear.com.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Various outdoor sporting stores and specialty knife stores
Identifying product features
The model number under which the machete was sold in Australia was 31-000698.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
The model number under which the machete was sold in Australia was 31-000698.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/13274 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
