Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Active Recall Announced May 11, 2023 CPSC #23200

Quick answer

Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target is CPSC recall #23200, announced on May 11, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Positec USA Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Blue Ridge utility knives

Recalled brands

Positec USA Inc.

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.

Recall date

May 11, 2023

Categories

Blue Ridge utility knives

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #23200?

CPSC recall #23200 covers Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 11, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #23200?

The CPSC remedy for recall #23200 is 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.. 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 Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target 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/2023/Positec-Recalls-Blue-Ridge-Utility-Knives-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls