CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-10-18). Hazards: laceration. Models: 70505. About 176,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06009 |
| Published | 2005-10-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Pens/Pencils & Accessories |
| Products | Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners |
| Firm named in the title | Target |
| Firms | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 176,000 |
| Model numbers | 70505 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Sold | Target Stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1. |
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.
Hazard
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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