Gel Pens Recalled by Colorbök
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-24). About 7,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00169b |
| Published | 2000-08-24 |
| Last updated | 2000-08-24 |
| Product category | Pens/Pencils & Accessories |
| Products | Gel pens included with Icee Black notebooks and Icee Black notepads |
| Firm named in the title | Colorbök |
| Firms | Colorbök, of Dexter, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 7,400 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Department, drug, grocery, and toy stores sold the notebooks and notepads with these pens, from June 2000 through July 2000, for about $5. |
Description
The gel pens were sold in various colors, and have "Colorbök Gel" written on the clip of the pens. The notebooks that included these pens have turquoise, lime magenta or orange covers, and contain solid black notepaper. The notepads that included these pens also contain solid black notepaper in various shapes, including stars, hearts, butterflys, frogs and cats.
Hazard
Because these pens contain an extra spring, the end caps can shoot off with great force, posing a risk of eye and facial injuries.
Remedy
Stop using these gel pens immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a replacement pen.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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