GM12 and GMP12 Folding Knives
CPSC Recall #25-104 — January 23, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-104 |
| Recall Date | January 23, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Repair |
| Units Affected | About 600 |
| Importer | GiantMouse LLC, of East Lansing, Michigan |
| Manufactured In | Italy |
Where It Was Sold
| Online at www.giantmouse.com from November 14 through November 15 |
| 2024 for between $385 and $425. |
Product
GM12 and GMP12 Folding Knives
Description
This recall involves the limited collection of GiantMouse GM12 and GMP12 button-lock folding knives with milled scales of titanium or bronze. 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.
Hazard
The locking mechanism on the folding knives can fail, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received eight reports of the lock failing during use. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knives and contact GiantMouse for a full refund or for a free repair, including shipping, after the original knife has been returned to the firm. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled knife. GiantMouse is contacting all known purchasers.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.