ORIGINCATALOG
CHANNELLOCK 442 12-inch V-Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers
Made in USA · Channellock · 9 origin facts documented
A 12-inch V-jaw tongue-and-groove plier for round stock. The maker states this model is 100% made in USA and forged from high-carbon U.S. steel.
Origin findings
Each row is Yes, No, or Not substantiated. Empty cells stay visible. This is not a patriotism score.
| Finding | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maker’s origin sentence for this model | Yes 100% MADE IN USA. Made in USA and forged from high carbon U.S. steel. | manufacturer_statement |
| Factory / mill named for this model | Yes Meadville, PA | factory_page |
| Final assembly or processing in the US (FTC prong 1) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| All significant processing in the US (FTC prong 2) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| All or virtually all components made and sourced in the US (FTC prong 3) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Principal assembly in the US | Yes | factory_page |
| Assembly is substantial (not screwdriver-only) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Last substantial transformation in the US | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Article marking (nameplate / incised COO) | Not substantiated | — |
| Retailer-stated country of origin | Not substantiated | — |
| Certification listing holder (UL / NSF / IAPMO) | Not substantiated | — |
| Named imported content the maker disclosed | Not substantiated | — |
| US company (entity + US location) — not a product-origin stamp | Yes Channellock, Inc., Meadville, Pennsylvania | factory_page |
Last origin review: 2026-09-13. Next due: 2026-10-13 (30-day cycle).
| Date | Outcome | Stamp |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | confirmed | made_in_usa |
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