Amazon Basics Camping Folding Pocket Knife — cuts risk


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Hazard
The product presents a risk of laceration injuries. The folding mechanism may fail to keep the blade securely locked in the closed position, which could cause the blade to open unexpectedly and injure the user. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Remedy
The product has been recalled from end users by Amazon. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately. Amazon are contacting affected customers via email with instructions on how to safely return the item to Amazon for a refund.
Product recall
Measures taken
- Recall of product from end users
- Removal of listing by online marketplace
Product description
Black folding pocketknife sold on Amazon between August 2025 and February 2026.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.
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