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Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard

Product(s):

Rapala® Rechargeable Fillet Knives (Item No. RRFN)

Reason:

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

Brand Name:

Rapala

Company Name:

Rapala USA

Company Announcement:

January 19, 2021

Company Announcement

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.

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.

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.

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.

Distributor(s):

Rapala USA, of Minnetonka, Minn.

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

21-070

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