PRA number
2013/13636
Published date
Product description
The stitched sheath is made of black nylon, with only stitching on the curved side. There are five rivets on the bottom of the sheath and two rivets bordering the strap on top. The machete measures 50 centimetres (19.5 inches) with a blade length of 34 centimetres (13.5 inches). The sheath measures 40 centimetres (16 inches) long and 9 centimetres (3.5 inches) wide, and has “GERBER” printed in gray and two Bear Grylls logos in orange. The stitched sheath has a total of seven rivets and is the only one of the two styles of sheaths sold with the Parang machete included in this recall. The other type of Parang sheath has two snap buttons and is not being recalled.
This recall does not include the Machete.
This recall does not include the Machete.
Reasons the product is recalled
The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath. This is far more likely to occur when the Parang is inserted in the Stitched Sheath upside down; in fact, Gerber does not believe this issue can occur unless the Parang is taken from or replaced in the Stitched Sheath upside down.
The hazards to consumers
Should the blade cut through the stitching of the sheath, this would pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
What consumers should do
If a consumer has a Gerber Parang stitched sheath, stop using it immediately, store the Parang machete in a safe area away from children, and contact Gerber to learn how to return the stitched sheath for a fully-riveted sheath replacement at the Gerber recall hotline at 1800 090 292 or visit Gerber’s website: www.gerbergear.com.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
The product was sold through disposal stores, outdoor/camping stores, sporting and hardware stores.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
