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Leatherman Recalls: 2 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 2 recalls involving Leatherman products since 2010, the most recent on July 31, 2025. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Leatherman Recalls Charge Plus Multi-Tools Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The tip of the knife blade doesn't fully fold into the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Charge Plus multi-tools and go to www.leatherman.com/pages/charge-recall to determine if their multi-tool falls within the scope of this recall. Consumers will not be…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · July 31, 2025
Leatherman Recalls Charge Plus Multi-Tools Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 25414
- Units
- About 17,000
- Hazard
- The tip of the knife blade doesn't fully fold into the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Leatherman Charge Plus and Charge Plus TTi multi-tools. The Charge Plus multi-tools come in black and stainless-steel colors and with a black MOLLE or black nylon sheath. The Charge Plus TTi multi-tools were sold in a stainless-steel color with a black nylon sheath. The name "Leatherman" is etched on the product.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Charge Plus multi-tools and go to www.leatherman.com/pages/charge-recall to determine if their multi-tool falls within the scope of this recall. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled Leatherman Charge Plus and Charge Plus TTi multi-tools to the firm to be repaired free of charge.
- Sold at
- REI, hardware, cutlery and other stores nationwide and online at Leatherman.com, Amazon.com and REI.com from July 2024 through March 2025 for between $150 and $200.
- Company
- Leatherman Tool Group Inc., of Portland, Oregon
- Contact
- Toll-free at 800-847-8665 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at charge@leatherman.com, or online at www.leatherman.com/pages/charge-recall or at www.leatherman.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including s…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · November 20, 2014
Leatherman Recalls Children's Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
- Recall number
- 15035
- Units
- About 8,000 in the U.S. and 400 in Canada
- Hazard
- The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The multi-tool has a green, blue or red plastic casing with two screws, one on each handle of the tool. It consists of combination needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, wood saw, ruler, tweezers, soda bottle opener, optional 420HC (high carbon stainless steel) knife blade, scissors, phillips screwdriver, and small and medium slotted screwdrivers. The words Leatherman and Leap™ appear on one side of the multi-tool.
- Remedy
- Consumers should not install the optional knife blade or should immediately stop using the multi-tool with the installed optional knife. Consumers should contact Leatherman for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping.
- Sold at
- Bass Pro Shop, Cabela's and retailers nationwide, including knife and sporting goods online stores, from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $54.
- Company
- Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., of Portland, Ore.
- Contact
- Leatherman toll-free at (888) 212-2438 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com and click on Safety Recall under the Support section at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.