CPSC2005-10-18
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
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.
Sold at
Target Stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1.
Affected count
About 176,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Target-Announce-Recall-of-Jumbo-Pencils-with-Sharpeners-Don't want to check this manually?
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