CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2023-05-11

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

23200 · Recalled 2023-05-11 · CPSC page

Recalled Blue Ridge Utility Knife in packaging
Recalled Blue Ridge Utility Knife in packaging

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.

Hazards

The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Blue Ridge utility knivesAbout 36,250

Parties

Manufacturer
Positec USA Inc.
Made in
China
Sold at
Exclusively at Target, online at www.target.com

Consumer contact

Positec toll-free at 855-516-3557 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at utilitykniferecall@blueridgetools.com or online at www.blueridgetools.com/utilitykniferecall or www.blueridgetools.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

More images

Recalled Blue Ridge Utility Knife protruding blade example
Recalled Blue Ridge Utility Knife protruding blade example

Source: CPSC recall 23200. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.