Recalls / 2005-10-18
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
06009 · Recalled 2005-10-18 · CPSC page
Description
The jumbo pencil has a red eraser on the end and comes with a pencil sharpener. Pencils are either short, 8 ½ inches long and one inch wide, or long, 15 inches long and ½ inch wide. The pencils are blue, red or striped. The sharpeners are pink or blue and come in a clear plastic pouch. Model number 70505 is printed on the pouch.
Hazards
The sharpener's razor blade is exposed when the cover is removed. Also, the pencil sharpener hole is large enough to allow a finger to fit inside. This poses a laceration hazard to children and adults.
Reported injuries
Target has received 17 reports involving the pencil sharpeners, including 12 children and adults who received cuts to their fingers from the sharpener's razor blade.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled jumbo pencil with sharpeners away from children immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a GiftCard of $1 plus applicable state tax.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners | About 176,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Target Corp.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Target from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto the firm's Web site at www.Target.com
Source: CPSC recall 06009. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.