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Rapala Fillet Knife Lawsuit: Get the Right Lawyer

Rapala USA is recalling about 128,000 rechargeable fillet knives after the company received at least 12 reports of the batteries overheating and catching fire, in some cases causing damage to surrounding areas.

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Table of contents
  1. What’s the Problem?
  2. Fillet Knife Safety Tips
  3. FAQs
  4. 1. Who Is Eligible to File a Fillet Knife Lawsuit?
  5. 2. What Are the Legal Grounds for Filing a Fillet Knife Lawsuit?
  6. 3. How Do I Know if My Injury Qualifies for a Fillet Knife Lawsuit?
  7. Do I Have a Fillet Knife Lawsuit?
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What’s the Problem?

This recall affects the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife with item number RRFN, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) [1]. “The battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to charge the battery,” CPSC said. The knife handles are black and gray with the “Rapala” logo printed in red on the handle, along with the word “ION” in white. The recalled fillet knives were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fleet Farm, and sporting goods stores nationwide and online from March 2011 through December 2018 for about $101. If you purchased a fillet knife that is affected by this recall, you should 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.”
This recall began on January 19, 2021.

Fillet Knife Safety Tips

  1. Always be sure to keep your knife hand and the handle of your fillet knife clean and dry at all times.
  2. Avoid using your knife hand to handle the fish.
  3. If you do handle the fish with your knife hand, rinse and dry your hand before proceeding.
  4. Fillet the fish on a cutting board that will help prevent the fish from sliding away.
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FAQs

1. Who Is Eligible to File a Fillet Knife Lawsuit?

Individuals who suffered injuries due to a defective or unsafe fillet knife, including improper design or lack of warnings, may be eligible to file a lawsuit for compensation. Legal grounds for a fillet knife lawsuit include product defects, manufacturing flaws, failure to warn of dangers, or improper design that led to injuries, making the manufacturer or retailer liable.

3. How Do I Know if My Injury Qualifies for a Fillet Knife Lawsuit?

Your injury may qualify for a fillet knife lawsuit if it resulted from a defect, malfunction, or inadequate safety warnings, and caused significant harm, requiring medical attention or financial loss.

Do I Have a Fillet Knife Lawsuit?

The Products Liability Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Fillet Knife Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new personal injury and property damage cases in all 50 states. If you or a loved one was injured, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.