CPSC2023-05-11
Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Hazard
The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately and carefully inspect the packaging containing the Blue Ridge Utility Knife to determine whether the blade tip is protruding through the package. Carefully remove the knife from the packaging, avoiding the blade tip, and discard the packaging. To apply the repair, secure the knife by retracting and locking the knife in the closed position. Once the knife is removed from the packaging, the knife can be used in typical fashion.
Sold at
Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5.
Affected count
About 36,250
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Blue Ridge utility knives
Consumer contact
Positec toll-free at 855-516-3557 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at utilitykniferecall@blueridgetools.com or online at www.blueridgetools.com/utilitykniferecall or www.blueridgetools.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Positec-Recalls-Blue-Ridge-Utility-Knives-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-TargetDon't want to check this manually?
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