Electricians Pocket Knife Recall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2012
Release #12-119 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 435-0786
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Greenlee Recalls Utility Knives Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
**Name of Product: **Folding Pocket Utility Knife
**Units: **1,800
**Manufacturer: **Greenlee Textron Inc., of Rockford, Ill.
**Hazard: **The blade locking mechanism can fail, allowing the blade to fold inward toward the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
**Incidents/Injuries: **The firm has received one report of the blade lock failing. No injuries have been reported.
**Description: **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.
**Sold by: **Distributors of professional tools and products nationwide from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $20.
**Manufactured in: **China
**Remedy: **Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and return it to the distributor for a full refund.
**Consumer Contact: **For additional information, contact Greenlee toll-free at (800) 435-0786 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firm’s website at www.greenlee.com

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Another warning for Home Owners;

American Honda Recalls Trimmers Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
**Name of Product: **Grass Trimmers
**Units: **About 14,000 in the United States and 3,600 in Canada
**Distributor: **American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
**Hazard: **The shaft can crack and cause the lower gear case and cutting attachment to detach, posing a laceration hazard to the operator and bystanders.
**Incidents/Injuries: **Honda is aware of 11 incidents of broken or cracked shafts. No injuries have been reported.
**Description: **The recalled grass trimmer is made by Honda and has the model number HHT35SUKAT. The trimmer is gas-powered and has a red engine housing with the word “Honda” on the top front and a bicycle handlebar-style grip. A label on the shaft includes the words “Honda” and “HHT35S.” Recalled trimmers are in the serial number range HAHA-1000001 to HAHA-1017345. The serial number is located on the top side of the shaft below the handlebars.
**Sold at: **Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide and online from May 2006 to February 2012 for between $420 and $430.
**Manufactured in: **United States
**Remedy: **Consumers should immediately stop using these trimmers and contact the nearest Honda Power Equipment dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
**Consumer Contact: **For more information, contact American Honda toll-free at (888) 888-3139 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the American Honda’s website at http://powerequipment.honda.com](http://powerequipment.honda.com/support/recalls-and-updates)
**Note: **Health Canada’s press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1550

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