CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Aug 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
1- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife recalled
Black Forge Knives is recalling 1- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife, distributed in Georgia. The recall was initiated on 18 Apr 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1641-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94800
- Recalling firm
- Black Forge Knives, Nizamabad
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Apr 2024
- FDA classified
- 4 Aug 2024
- Reported
- 14 Aug 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 18 Apr 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Aug 2024 | Classified by FDA | +108 days |
| 14 Aug 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +10 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products contain elevated levels of lead.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
1- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife Model: CSK1700 Size: Total length: 10.25" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box 2- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Cleaver Knife Model: CSK1701 Size: Total length: 10.5" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box 3- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife Model: 501141 Size: Total length: 9.5" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box 4- Name: Burnt Bone & Carbon Steel Ulu Knife Model: 2432 Size: Total length: 4" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box 5- Name: Rosewood Carbon Steel Ulu Knife Model: 501204 Size: Total length: 4" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box 6- Name: Rosewood Carbon Steel Meat Cleaver Model: 501172 Size: Total length: 10.25" Type of packaging: Each knife packed in a single box Knives sold direct to consumers via Bespoke Post.
Where it was distributed
GA and further distributed directly to consumers
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Is 1- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife recalled?
Yes. Black Forge Knives recalled 1- Name: Carbon Steel Utility Kitchen Knife on 18 Apr 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1641-2024.
Why was it recalled?
Products contain elevated levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
Model Numbers: 1- CSK1700 2- CSK1701 3- 501141 4- 2432 5- 501204 6- 501172
Where was it sold?
GA and further distributed directly to consumers
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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