CPSCRecalled Feb 28, 2012 · #12119
Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Folding Pocket Utility Knife
- Type
- Knives
- Manufacturer
- Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.
- Model numbers
- 0652, UT652-27
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.