CPSC recall 12119
Folding Pocket Utility Knife
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-18
On 2016-04-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Folding Pocket Utility Knife by Greenlee Textron, citing the blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12119 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-02-28 |
| Published | 2016-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Greenlee Textron |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Folding Pocket Utility Knife | This recall involves Greenlee Hawk Bill folding pocket utility knives with model numbers 0652-27 and UT652-27. The models are identical. Each has a single curved 2.6-inch stainless steel blade and a 4-inch green and black plastic handle. The Greenlee name and logo are printed on the blade. Model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the boxes in which the knives are packaged.
Reason
The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Greenlee-Recalls-Utility-Knives-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
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