Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-02-28 · 12119
Hazards
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
12119
Date
2012-02-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Folding Pocket Utility Knife
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
Country of manufacture
China
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.