Pencil Recall by Papel Freelance
CPSC recall 97129. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Choking
CPSC recall 97129 has the recall date 22 May 1997. The notice names the firm Hallmark. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Pacifiers & Accessories.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | 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… |
| Product | Pacifiers & Accessories |
| Product | Papel/Freelance pencils |
| Manufacturer | Hallmark |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1997: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1997
- 151
- Recalls of 1997 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 1997 in the category Pacifiers & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Hallmark
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | Hallmark Recalls Cad Bane Christmas Tree Ornaments Due to Risk of Mold Exposure |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 97129The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 97129. https://recallregister.com/product/5965-pencil-recall-by-papel-freelance/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 97129 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 97129 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Hallmark?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Hallmark. This recall is 1 of them.