Greenlee · Recalled
Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- 1800
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
- Product type
- Knives
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Greenlee toll-free at (800) 435-0786 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.greenlee.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 28 2012; last revised APR 18 2016.
