CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3143.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3143.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Target Stores Nationwide From July 2005 Through August 2005 For About $1. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3143.
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
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Target Stores Nationwide From July 2005 Through August 2005 For About $1. Recall FAQ
Target Stores Nationwide From July 2005 Through August 2005 For About $1. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners. The notice was published on October 18, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 176,000 units are potentially affected.