CPSCDecember 23, 2009

Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration

Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration recalled?

The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 639277759429

Product
Tool Bench Utility Knife
Company
Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Quantity
About 204,000
Sold at
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1.
Recall date
December 23, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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