Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 10091 · announced December 23, 2009 · Greenbrier · 204,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.