Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Recall number

23200

Title

Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Recall date

2023-05-11T00:00:00

Manufacturers

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina"}

Made in

{"Country":"China"}

Importers

Distributors

Sold at

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5."}

Products

{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Blue Ridge utility knives","NumberOfUnits":"About 36,250","Type":""}

UPCs

Hazards

{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard."}

Remedies

{"Name":"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."}

Injuries reported

{"Name":"The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries."}

Description

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.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Positec-Recalls-Blue-Ridge-Utility-Knives-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target

Last published

2023-05-11T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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