Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)

CPSC Recall #21-070 — January 19, 2021

Recall #21-070 Date: January 19, 2021 Remedy: Replace

Product

Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)

Description

This recall involves the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN.  The knife handles are black and gray.  The Rapala logo is printed in red on the handle, along with the word ION in white.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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. 

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 128,000

Sold At

Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fleet Farm and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at rapala.com from March 2011 through December 2018 for about $101. 

Manufactured In

China