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

Hazard

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

What to do

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 knif

Products

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.

Incidents and injuries

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

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