CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
Why was CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
- Company
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 176,000
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1.
- Recall date
- October 18, 2005
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.