Gel Pens Recalled by Colorbök
CPSC recall 00169b. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Because these pens contain an extra spring, the end caps can shoot off with great force, posing a risk of eye and facial injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Stop using these gel pens immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a replacement pen.
CPSC recall 00169b has the recall date 24 Aug 2000. The notice names the firm Colorbök. The recall has about 7,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Pens/Pencils & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,400 |
| Description | The gel pens were sold in various colors, and have "Colorbök Gel" written on the clip of the pens. The notebooks that included these pens have turquoise, lime magenta or orange covers, and contain solid black notepaper. The notepads that included these pens also contain solid black notepaper in various shapes, including stars, hearts, butterflys, frogs and cats. |
| Product | Gel pens included with Icee Black notebooks and Icee Black notepads, About 7,400, Pens/Pencils & Accessories |
| Sold at | Department, drug, grocery, and toy stores sold the notebooks and notepads with these pens, from June 2000 through July 2000, for about $5. |
| Manufacturer | Colorbök |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,400Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Pens/Pencils & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Colorbök
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 1999 | Blue's Clues Toy Notebooks Recalled by Colorbök |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00169bThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00169b. https://recallregister.com/product/6786-gel-pens-recalled-by-colorbok/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 00169b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department, drug, grocery, and toy stores sold the notebooks and notepads with these pens, from June 2000 through July 2000, for about $5.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00169b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,400
- How many CPSC recalls name Colorbök?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Colorbök. This recall is 1 of them.