Positec Recalls Blue Ridge Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC recall 23200. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled utility knife can become unlocked and the blade can protrude only while in the original packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 23200 has the recall date 11 May 2023. The notice names the firm Positec. The recall has about 36,250 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 36,250 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | Blue Ridge utility knives, About 36,250 |
| Sold at | Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5. |
| Manufacturer | Positec USA Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 36,250Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls on the register that name Positec
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2022 | Positec USA Recalls WORX Electric Pressure Washers Due to Impact Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23200The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 23200. https://recallregister.com/product/9620-positec-recalls-blue-ridge-utility-knives-due-to-laceration-hazard-sol/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23200 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of the blade protruding in the original packaging, both resulting in laceration injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2022 through February 2023 for about $5.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23200?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23200?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 36,250