Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.

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.

Sold on

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1.

Contact the company

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