Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Hazard

The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.

Products

This recall involves Greenlee Hawk Bill folding pocket utility knives with model numbers 0652-27 and UT652-27. The models are identical. Each has a single curved 2.6-inch stainless steel blade and a 4-inch green and black plastic handle. The Greenlee name and logo are printed on the blade. Model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the boxes in which the knives are packaged.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.