Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12119 · Feb 28, 2012 · Greenlee
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12119
- Date
- Feb 28, 2012
- Company
- Greenlee
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Folding Pocket Utility Knife
- Product type
- Knives
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled folding pocket utility knife?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.