PRA number
2012/13274
Published date
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.
Reasons 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.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Various outdoor sporting stores and specialty knife 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.
