Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 1.1 million units
Recall No. 20-006 Published October 4, 2019

Gordon Folding Knives

The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard. sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com from July 2008 – July 2019 for about $5.

Recalled Harbor Freight Gordon brand folding knives
What you are looking at

Recalled Harbor Freight Gordon brand folding knives

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The locking mechanism can fail to engage on extension of the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

Harbor Freight Tools has received seven reports of the knife failing to lock, resulting in six reports of laceration injuries, including four that required medical attention.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and return them to a Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 store gift card plus sales tax.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 1.1 million
Made inChina
Sold atHarbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, by telephone, and online at www.harborfreight.com
Sales periodJuly 2008 – July 2019
PriceAbout $5

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-444-3353
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.harborfreight.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.