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

Lot, batch or date codesModel Numbers: 1- CSK1700 2- CSK1701 3- 501141 4- 2432 5- 501204 6- 501172
Quantity recalled21,000 units

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
E-Mail
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Other

Timeline

18 Apr 2024Recall initiated by company
4 Aug 2024Classified by FDA+108 days
14 Aug 2024Published 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

Georgia

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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