Stitched Sheath for Bear Grylls Parang Machete
Published 20 June 2013
Product
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. Identifying features description The model numbers for the parang are on the package and include 31-00698 and 31-002289. The sheaths themselves do not have model numbers.
Why it was 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.
Hazard
Should the blade cut through the stitching of the sheath, this would pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.