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Fall / CollapseDecember 23, 2009CPSC #10091

Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
204,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The utility knife is black or gray and measures about 6 inches long and about 1 ¼ inches wide. The package includes an extra blade. "Tool Bench Utility Knife" is printed on the front of the product's packaging. "975942," date code "93" and "UPC 639277759429" are printed on the back of the packaging.

Hazard

The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1.

Photos

Picture of Recalled Utility KnifePicture of Recalled Utility Knife Label
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