CPSCGeneral Alert
Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: February 28, 2012Recall ID: 12119Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Folding Pocket Utility Knife
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Greenlee-Recalls-Utility-Knives-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12119.12119a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled utility knife by Greenlee |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12119.12119b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled utility knife packaging by Greenlee |
| Hazards › Name | The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Folding Pocket Utility Knife |
| Products › Type | Knives |
| Products › Category I D | 68180 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1800 |
| Recall I D | 991 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2012-02-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12119 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |