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InjuryMay 11, 2023CPSC #23200

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

Product
Other Products
Units affected
36,250
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5.

Photos

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