Gel Pens Recalled by Colorbök
Recalled August 24, 2000 · CPSC recall 00169b · Gel
Hazard
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
Stop using these gel pens immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a replacement pen.
Units
About 7,400
Incidents / injuries
None reported
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.
What to do
Stop using these gel pens immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a replacement pen.
Contact
For more information, call Colorbök toll-free at (800) 366-4660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Gel pens included with Icee Black notebooks and Icee Black notepads
Manufacturer(s)
Colorbök, of Dexter, Mich.
Retailers
Department, drug, grocery, and toy stores sold the notebooks and notepads with these pens, from June 2000 through July 2000, for about $5.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →