Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-02-28). Hazards: laceration. Models: 0652-27, UT652-27. About 1,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12119 |
| Published | 2012-02-28 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Knives |
| Products | Folding Pocket Utility Knife |
| Firm named in the title | Greenlee |
| Firms | Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,800 |
| Model numbers | 0652-27, UT652-27 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20. |
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.
Hazard
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.
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