LAWSUITS NEWS & LEGAL INFORMATION
Target Announces Recall of over 170,000 Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners
On October 18, 2005 Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minnesota announced the recall of approximately 176,000 Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners. The sharpener's razor blade is exposed when the cover is removed, posing a cutting risk to children and other users. Further, the pencil sharpener hole is large enough to insert a finger posing 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 sharpener's razor blade.
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.
Manufactured in China, these Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners were sold in Target stores nationwide from July through August 2005 costing about one dollar each.
Consumers should take the recalled jumbo pencil with sharpeners away from children immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Gift Card worth $1 plus applicable state tax.
At LawyersandSettlements.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases and settlements. We are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints.
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.
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.
Manufactured in China, these Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners were sold in Target stores nationwide from July through August 2005 costing about one dollar each.
Consumers should take the recalled jumbo pencil with sharpeners away from children immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Gift Card worth $1 plus applicable state tax.
Register your Target Complaint
If you or a loved one has suffered from lacerations due to a jumbo pencil and sharpener sold by Target you may qualify for damages or remedies that may be awarded in a possible Target lawsuit. Please click the link below to submit your complaint and we will have a lawyer review your Target complaint.At LawyersandSettlements.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases and settlements. We are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints.
Published on Oct-20-05