Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled December 23, 2009 · CPSC recall 10091 · Utility
Hazard
The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 204,000
Incidents / injuries
Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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
Product
Tool Bench Utility Knife
Imported by
Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Retailers
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1.
Made in
China
UPC
639277759429
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →