Product Recall Number: 23-200
Why was Blue Ridge utility knives recalled?
The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 23-200
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2023-05-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Blue Ridge utility knives
Description: This recall involves the Blue Ridge Utility Knife with a six-inch retractable blade. Model number BR922OU is printed on the back of the package. The knife is silver in color with the Blue Ridge logo printed on it. The packaging is blue and teal with an orange-and-white mountain logo at the top.
Hazard Description: The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 36,250
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately and carefully inspect the packaging containing the Blue Ridge Utility Knife to determine whether the blade tip is protruding through the package. Carefully remove the knife from the packaging, avoiding the blade tip, and discard the packaging. To apply the repair, secure the knife by retracting and locking the knife in the closed position. Once the knife is removed from the packaging, the knife can be used in typical fashion.
Sold At: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed