CPSCGeneral Alert
Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 23, 2009Recall ID: 10091Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tool Bench Utility Knife
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Utility-Knife-Recalled-by-Dollar-Tree-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10091/10091a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Utility Knife |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10091/10091b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Utility Knife Label |
| Hazards › Name | The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife. |
| Products › Name | Tool Bench Utility Knife |
| Products › Type | Knives |
| Products › Category I D | 68180 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 204,000 |
| Recall I D | 89 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 639277759429 |
| Recall Number | 10091 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |