Folding Pocket Utility Knife
Class III - Low Risk 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: February 28, 2012 Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (1800)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.
- Reason for Recall:
- The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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 Codes/Lot Numbers:
(1800)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 12119