Dollar Tree Recalls Tool Bench Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Plain-English summary

Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 204,000 Tool Bench Utility Knives sold nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009. The knives, which are black or gray and measure about 6 inches long, were sold for about $1 at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks, and Deal$ stores. The product was imported by Greenbrier International Inc. of Chesapeake, Va., and manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard where the utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use. Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut or laceration associated with the product. The packaging includes an extra blade and displays the text "Tool Bench Utility Knife" on the front, with "975942," date code "93," and "UPC 639277759429" on the back.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility knife and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollartree.com.

The recalled product

Product

Tool Bench Utility Knife

Manufacturer

Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Category

Consumer Product — Hand Tools

Hazard

• laceration

Affected units

204,000

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