CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Target Stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1.
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.
Manufacturer
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Recall Number
06009
Product Information
Product Name
Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
Product Type
Pens/Pencils & Accessories
Number of Units
About 176,000
Manufacturer Name
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
China