CPSC Recall in 2009: Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-091

Date: December 22, 2009

Product Name: Tool Bench Utility Knife

Recall Description:

The utility knife is black or gray and measures about 6 inches long and about 1 ¼ inches wide. The package includes an extra blade. “Tool Bench Utility Knife” is printed on the front of the product’s packaging. “975942,” date code “93” and “UPC 639277759429” are printed on the back of the packaging.

Hazard Description:

The utility knife’s blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 204,000

Incidents:

Dollar Tree has received one report of a cut/laceration with the utility knife.

Sold At:

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Greenbacks and Deal$ stores nationwide from April 2009 through October 2009 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China

Custom Label:

Retailer

Custom Field:

"Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va."