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

Blue Ridge utility knives

Date of Recall
2023-05-11

CPSC Release Number
23-200

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 36,250

Manufacturer
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

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

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

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

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.

Remedy
Repair

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