CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners

Active Recall Announced October 18, 2005 CPSC #06009

Quick answer

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners is CPSC recall #06009, announced on October 18, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Target Corp..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners

Recalled brands

Target Corp.

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.

Recall date

October 18, 2005

Categories

Pens/Pencils & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06009?

CPSC recall #06009 covers CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 18, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06009?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06009 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Target-Announce-Recall-of-Jumbo-Pencils-with-Sharpeners-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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