Moderate Recalled December 23, 2009 About 204,000 units Updated August 5, 2016

Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

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The hazard

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

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

What to do now

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com

About this recall

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.