Henry’s (and Halia’s!) World

Well he’s been 6-months for a while, but I finally found time now to sit and write about it.

Growing like a weed; started eating solids this month and is crawling all over the place.

I had laid him down for a nap one day on a sleeping bag, and when I walked out of the office he had crawled all the way to the kitchen without a sound.

Henry interacts great with his brother and sister, and enjoys watching their favorite show together; Sesame Street!

But his favorite past-time is his exersaucer with all the toys keep him occupied for hours!

The jury is still out as to what team Henry will grow up supporting, since I’m a Redskins fan and his Dad a Ravens fan, but I think he looks great in ‘Skins outfit, you be the judge!

October 18, 2005
Release #06-009
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners

Units: About 176,000

Manufacturer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Hazard: The sharpener’s razor blade is exposed when the cover is removed. Also, the
pencil sharpener hole is large enough to allow a finger to fit inside. This poses a
laceration hazard to children and adults.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Description: 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

Sold at: Target Stores nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled jumbo pencil with sharpeners away from children immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a GiftCard of $1 plus applicable state tax.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log onto the firm’s Web site at www.Target.com

To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06009.html