October 19, 2005
Target is recalling about 176,000 jumbo pencils with sharpeners. The sharpeners 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.
Target has received 17 reports involving the pencil sharpeners, including 12 children and adults who received cuts to their fingers from the sharpeners razor blade.
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.
The devices were stold at Target stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1.
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.
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 firms Web site at www.Target.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
