CPSC recall · Reported May 11, 2023
Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina recalled This recall involves the Blue Ridge Utility Knife with a six-inch retractable blade. Mode….
Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at T… was recalled by Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina in May 11, 2023. Reason: The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packagin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately and carefully inspect the packaging containing the Blue Ridg…. Verify recall #23200 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina issued this CPSC recall-The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packagin….
- None
- agency class
- May 11, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23200 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23200 |
| Date reported | May 11, 2023 |
| Date initiated | May 11, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Affected scope | About 36,250 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately and carefully inspect the packaging containing the Blue Ridge Utility Knife to determine whether the…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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