Well there probably is something missing.
There should probably be a guard so when the cutting teeth catch and the hands
begin to slide toward the sharp edge the guard stops them from sliding onto the
sharp edge. one would be holding the handle really tight and the grip sliding
over the sharpened edge would nearly certainly sever the flexor tendons in the
fingers.
Now I don't own such a device and if I had a need and bought one I might well
not consider this possibility. so, thank you Betsy, on my next sojourn into the
jungle I hope I remember this warning and make a better selection because of
this.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to
Laceration Hazard
Lolol, yes I know, I know. I only sent it because
I thought maybe there was some safety guard missing or something.
Glad that I was able to entertain you today.
Betsy
At 03:47 PM 3/10/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Maybe they should come with a warning! "This device has been known to cut!"
>
>Jewel
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>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber
>Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
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>You can get cut when using a sharp knife. What a revelation. What's next,
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>From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press"
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>To: "blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com"
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>Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:43 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to
>Laceration Hazard
>
> > Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard
> >
> > WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
> > cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
> > recall of the following
> > consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
> > immediately unless otherwise instructed.
> >
> > Name of Product: Gerber(r) Gator(r) Machete and Gator(r) Machete Jr.
> >
> > Units: About 149,000 Gator Machetes and 6,000 Gator Machetes Jr.
> >
> > Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of
> > Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis.
> >
> > Hazard: The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and
> > if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the
> > machete blade,
> > this poses a laceration hazard.
> >
> > Incidents/Injuries: Gerber has received five reports of individuals
> > cutting themselves while using the Gator Machete, all of whom
> > required stitches. Gerber has received no reports of injuries
> > associated with use of the Gator Machete Jr.
> >
> > Description: This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator
> > Machete Jr. with the original handle (see picture below). The Gator
> > Machete is approximately 25 1/2" long and the Machete Jr. is
> > approximately 18 3/4" long. The blade is marked with the "Gerber"
> > trademark. The Gator Machete and Machete Jr. with a modified handle
> > (an extended hand guard) are not included in this recall (see picture
> > in recall announcement). Consumers should visually inspect their
> > machete to determine if it is included in this recall.
> >
> > Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including The Sportsman's Guide,
> > Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops/American Rod & Gun, and
> > through on-line stores from March 2007 through February 2010 for
> > between $16 and $25.
> >
> > Manufactured in: China
> >
> > Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled machetes immediately
> > and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the
> > machete for a free replacement machete.
> >
> > Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary
> > Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT,
> > Monday through Friday,
> > or visit the firm's Web site at
> > www.gerbergear.com
> >
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> > recalled product, please go to:
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