Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 28, 2012 CPSC #12119

Quick answer

Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #12119, announced on February 28, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.. Affected brand: Greenlee Textron Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Folding Pocket Utility Knife

Recalled brands

Greenlee Textron Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.

Recall date

February 28, 2012

Categories

Knives

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12119?

CPSC recall #12119 covers Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 28, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12119?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12119 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Greenlee-Recalls-Utility-Knives-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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