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CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners

  • Recalled pencils with sharpeners
Name of Product:
Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
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:
Refund
Recall Date:
October 18, 2005
Units:

About 176,000

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.

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Recall Details

Description:

The jumbo pencil has a red eraser on the end and comes with a pencil sharpener. Pencils are either short, 8 ? inches long and one inch wide, or long, 15 inches long and ? 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.

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/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.

Sold At:
Target Stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1.
Manufacturer(s):
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
06-009

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