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Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsFeb 28, 2012
Recalled utility knife by Greenlee
Recalled utility knife by Greenlee
Recalled utility knife packaging by Greenlee
Recalled utility knife packaging by Greenlee

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold on

Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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