Moderate Recalled February 28, 2012 About 1,800 units Updated April 18, 2016

Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Laceration

The hazard

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

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

What to do now

Refund

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

Contact: For additional information, contact Greenlee toll-free at (800) 435-0786 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm's website at www.greenlee.com

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled utility knife by Greenlee
Recalled utility knife by Greenlee
Recalled utility knife packaging by Greenlee
Recalled utility knife packaging by Greenlee

Photos: U.S. CPSC