CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 11, 2023

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5.
Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.
Manufacturer
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
23200

Product Information

Product Name
Blue Ridge utility knives
Number of Units
About 36,250
Manufacturer Name
Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 855-516-3557
Full Contact Information

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.