Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled February 28, 2012 · CPSC recall 12119 · Greenlee

Recalled utility knife packaging by Greenlee

Hazard

The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

1800

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Greenlee Hawk Bill folding pocket utility knives with model numbers 0652-27 and UT652-27. The models are identical. Each has a single curved 2.6-inch stainless steel blade and a 4-inch green and black plastic handle. The Greenlee name and logo are printed on the blade. Model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the boxes in which the knives are packaged.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Greenlee toll-free at (800) 435-0786 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.greenlee.com

Product

Folding Pocket Utility Knife

Manufacturer(s)

Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.

Retailers

Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →