Greenlee Utility Knives recall: Laceration Hazard
Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Greenlee Utility Knives recalled?
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Folding Pocket Utility Knife
- Company
- Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.
- Quantity
- 1800
- Sold at
- Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
- Recall date
- February 28, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.