Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-12-23). Hazards: laceration. About 204,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10091 |
| Published | 2009-12-23 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-05 |
| Product category | Knives |
| Products | Tool Bench Utility Knife |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Tree |
| Firms | Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 204,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00639277759429 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1. |
Description
The utility knife is black or gray and measures about 6 inches long and about 1 ¼ inches wide. The package includes an extra blade. "Tool Bench Utility Knife" is printed on the front of the product's packaging. "975942," date code "93" and "UPC 639277759429" are printed on the back of the packaging.
Hazard
The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.
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