Gerber "Bear Grylls" Parang Machete
Published 22 August 2012
Product
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. Identifying features description The model number under which the machete was sold in Australia was 31-000698.
Why it was recalled
A weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use.
Hazard
If the handle or blade breaks it may pose a laceration hazard.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.