Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard
2021-01-19
Source: CPSC
Summary
This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN. The knife handles are black and gray. The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.
What to do
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for proper disposal.
- Rapala USA at 800-874-4451, by email at custserv@rapalausa.com, or online at rapala.com and click the recall button for more information.
Entities
Brands: Rapala USA, of Minnetonka, Minn.
Hazards: The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.
Categories: Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)