The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23200·Announced 2023-05-11

Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

Positec USA Inc. is recalling about 36,250 Blue Ridge utility knives sold at Target because the blade can become unlocked and protrude through the original packaging, causing laceration injuries. Two reports of blade protrusion and resulting lacerations have been received.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Two laceration injuries have been reported from the hazard. While the source confirms actual injuries rather than merely theoretical harm, this does not meet the criteria for Severe (which requires hospitalization reports or significant property damage). The recall meets the High threshold as a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported.

Plain-English summary

Positec USA Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina is recalling Blue Ridge Utility Knives with model number BR922OU. The recalled knives feature a six-inch retractable blade and are silver in color with the Blue Ridge logo. The packaging is blue and teal with an orange-and-white mountain logo at the top. About 36,250 units were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for approximately $5.

The utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard. The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.

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. Consumers should carefully remove the knife from the packaging while avoiding the blade tip, and discard the packaging. Once removed from the packaging, the knife should be secured by retracting and locking it in the closed position. For more information, consumers can contact Positec toll-free at 855-516-3557 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.blueridgetools.com/utilitykniferecall or www.blueridgetools.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Blue Ridge utility knives
Manufacturer
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Category
Consumer Product — Tools / Utility Knives
Hazard
  • blade-protrusion
  • laceration
Affected units
36,250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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