Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-05-11). Hazards: laceration. Models: BR922OU. About 36,250 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23200 |
| Published | 2023-05-11 |
| Last updated | 2023-05-11 |
| Products | Blue Ridge utility knives |
| Firm named in the title | Positec |
| Firms | Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 36,250 |
| Model numbers | BR922OU |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, dispose, inspect |
| Sold | Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5. |
Description
This recall involves the Blue Ridge Utility Knife with a six-inch retractable blade. Model number BR922OU is printed on the back of the package. The knife is silver in color with the Blue Ridge logo printed on it. The packaging is blue and teal with an orange-and-white mountain logo at the top.
Hazard
The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately and carefully inspect the packaging containing the Blue Ridge Utility Knife to determine whether the blade tip is protruding through the package. Carefully remove the knife from the packaging, avoiding the blade tip, and discard the packaging. To apply the repair, secure the knife by retracting and locking the knife in the closed position. Once the knife is removed from the packaging, the knife can be used in typical fashion.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.
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