Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)

The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery. sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Fleet Farm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at rapala.com from March 2011 – December 2018 for about $101.

What you are looking at

Recalled Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

Rapala USA has received reports of 12 batteries overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing damage to surrounding areas. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable fillet knife, remove the battery and look for a white ETL label on the battery. If the battery does not have a white ETL label, consumers should contact Rapala USA for a free replacement battery and for pre-paid return of the old battery to Rapala for proper disposal.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 128,000

Made inChina

Sold atBass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Fleet Farm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at rapala.com

Sales periodMarch 2011 – December 2018

PriceAbout $101

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-874-4451

custserv@rapalausa.com

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