DataShark pliers, wire cutters or wrenches

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Aug 6, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

1report to CPSC
Aug 6, 2013the latest report was made
Aug 6, 2013the earliest
1with the company’s comments

Brand: DataShark
Maker: Greenlee TextronMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Pliers, wire cutters or wrenchesCPSC’s product type: Pliers, Wire Cutters or Wrenches (code 857), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware

By month

1 report from September 2012 to August 2013; the most in August 2013, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
August 2013	1

How badly anyone was hurt

First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

First aid
Made Aug 6, 2013, sent to the company Aug 13, 2013, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2013

The product, in the report: Coaxial/UTP cable stripper and cutter. DataShark 70029 Twisted Pair/Coax Cutter & Stripper

product was being used to strip coaxial cable (its intended purpose)
my finger slipped from one end of the tool while spinning it around the cable, causing my finger to come in to contact with the blades on the inside of the handle, slicing my index finger (1/8-1/4” deep, about 1/2 inch across) causing a bit of pain and a lot of blood. Stitches were not required. I am filing this report after reading product reviews from many different users at amazon.com who have had similar problems. here are the reviews: http://www.amazon.com/DataShark-70029-Universal-Cutter-Stripper/product-reviews/B000HRWOTQ/

Model
70029 Twisted Pair/Coax Cutter & Stripper
Bought from
amazon.com, California
Bought
Apr 28, 2013
Where
exeter, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 44, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand DataShark, made or sold by Greenlee Textron
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/22/2013) Greenlee Textron: Greenlee Textron has offered the identified product, the DataShark® by Paladin Tools Cutter/Stripper for Audio, Video & Networking 70029, for sale for 6 years and has sold 71,652 units.
The product packaging for the DataShark® by Paladin Tools Cutter/Stripper 70029 contains specific instructions for use of the product, in both the cutting and stripping modes. Users cannot physically contact the cutting blades if the DataShark 70029 is handled in accordance with these instructions.
The August 13, 2013 CPSC notification was the first report Greenlee Textron has received of an injury or incident related to a DataShark 70029.
Because the DataShark 70029 is designed to cut and strip coaxial cables, to function it has to have small cutting blades which to a limited extent must be partially unshielded. These blades, however, are not exposed on the exterior frame of the DataShark. Rather, they are small in size and inserted deeply into the cutting frame. Users also are protected from injury by the placement of the blades, which are located away from and inside of the hand grips.
With any product of this type, where exposed blades are necessary to permit connection with the cable to be cut/stripped, a user may inadvertently come into contact with a blade. With the DataShark 70029, however, due to the small size and recessed location of the blades any injury would be minor.
We have reviewed the Amazon link provided by the customer. The product reviews in this link rate the DataShark 70029 as a high quality/high utility product. The reviewers who did cut themselves also commented that when the DataShark is used per the instructions, it is a safe product which poses no threat of injury. We have researched our Customer Contact records and cannot identify an attempt by this customer to contact Greenlee Textron, but this cannot be verified due to the limited contact information provided in CPSC Report No.20130806-C3828-2147453384.
Greenlee Textron would appreciate the opportunity to speak with this customer. Greenlee Textron can be contacted through Customer Service at 800-435-0786 or CustomerService@greenlee.textron.com, or by 24 hour fax at 800-451-2632. Greenlee takes the safety of their customers very seriously as well as the quality of our products.

CPSC report 20130806-C3828-2147453384. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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DataShark pliers, wire cutters or wrenches

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How badly anyone was hurt

The reports, as CPSC published them

CPSC’s disclaimer

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