GiantMouse, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has recalled GiantMouse GM12 and GMP12 Folding Pocket Knives due to laceration hazards.
The CPSC announced the recall today, January 23, noting that the folding pocket knives’ locking mechanism could fail, posing a laceration hazard to the user. It is recommended that consumers not use either knife model and contact GiantMouse for a full refund or free repair (including free shipping) upon receipt of the returned item(s).
GiantMouse will not require consumers show proof of purchase. Consumers will receive a pre-paid shipping label from the company to return the recalled knife(s). GiantMouse is also contacting all known consumers who purchased the recalled knives.
Consumers can reach GiantMouse directly as follows:
- Toll-free 833.665.6777, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Email at support@giantmouse.com
- Online at giantmouse.com/recall or giantmouse.com (click “Learn More” on the Recall Notice banner)
GiantMouse sold roughly 600 recalled GM12 and GMP12 button-lock pocket folding knives with titanium or bronze milled scales. Each knife is numbered on the inside of the back spacer. The brand logo and country of origin are etched on the inside of one of the knife handle scales.
GiantMouse has received eight consumer reports of the knives’ locking mechanism failing during use, with no injuries reported. The pocket knives were manufactured in Italy and sold online at giantmouse.com from November 14 through November 15, 2024 for between $385 and $425.
GiantMouse headquarters are in East Lansing, MI.
Images courtesy GiantMouse. Shown right top, GM12, right bottom, GMP12.
