Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9620.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9620.
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 knife from the packaging, avoiding the blade tip, and discard the packaging. To apply the repair, secure the knife by retracting and locking the knife in the closed position. Once the knife is removed from the packaging, the knife can be used in typical fashion.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Exclusively At Target Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.target.com From August 2022 Through February 2023 For About $5. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9620.
Positec toll-free at 855-516-3557 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at utilitykniferecall@blueridgetools.com or online at www.blueridgetools.com/utilitykniferecall or www.blueridgetools.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Exclusively At Target Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.target.com From August 2022 Through February 2023 For About $5. Recall FAQ
Exclusively At Target Stores Nationwide And Online At Www.target.com From August 2022 Through February 2023 For About $5. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target. The notice was published on May 11, 2023 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 36,250 units are potentially affected.