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Papel Freelance Inc. is recalling approximately 28,000 pencils that feature miniature pacifiers in place of erasers. The pacifiers detach very easily from the 7-inch wooden pencils, creating a choking hazard for young children. The pencils, which were sold in pink and blue from September 1996 through April 1997 at retailers including Winn Dixie and Hallmark for approximately $2, are marked with "PAPEL/FREELANCE Taiwan" printed on the side and have cream-colored pacifiers measuring about 1.5 inches wide. No injuries have been reported in connection with these pencils.
Consumers who have purchased these pencils should take them away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For additional information about the recall, consumers should contact Papel Freelance Inc. at (800) 634-8384.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
Pencil Recall by Papel Freelance NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles May 22, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-129 CPSC, Papel Freelance Inc. Announce Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Papel Freelance Inc. of Cranbury, N.J., is recalling about 28,000 pencils that have miniature pacifiers where erasers are normally found. These miniature pacifiers detach very easily from the pencils, presenting a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Papel Freelance Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these pencils. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The wooden pencils, measuring 7 inches long, are available in pink and blue. The words "PAPEL/FREELANCE Taiwan" are printed on the side of the pencils. The pencils have miniature pacifiers where erasers are normally found. The pacifiers, measuring about 1.5 inches wide, are mostly cream in color. Various retail stores nationwide, including Winn Dixie and Hallmark, sold the pencils from September 1996 through April 1997 for about $2. Consumers should take these pencils away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Papel Freelance Inc. at (800) 634-8384. CPSC learned of this problem from the State of Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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