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Antioch Publishing Additional Bookmarks
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Antioch Publishing at (800) 543-1515 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.antioch.com
The product
This recall involves various designs of the Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks. The themed metals bookmarks include the following designs: Cool Clips™ Bookmarks Sun (two styles) Daisy/Believe Tiki Flip Flop Lady Bug Music Symbol SHH! Mini Cool Clips™ Bookmarks Flower & Tiki Peace Flower & Yin Yang Lighthouse & Sailboat
Details
- Units affected
- About 200,000 (an additional 150,000 bookmarks and journals were recalled on October 4, 2007)
- Recall date
- October 17, 2007
- Brand
- Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Book, card and gift stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2007 for about $4.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Antioch Publishing Recalls Additional Bookmarks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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