CPSC2009-12-23
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
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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.
Sold at
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1.
Affected count
About 204,000
Injuries reported
Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Tool Bench Utility Knife
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Utility-Knife-Recalled-by-Dollar-Tree-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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