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Product recall · CPSCOctober 4, 2007Highest risk
Antioch Publishing Bookmarks and Journals
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals 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 bookmarks and journals from Antioch Publishing's Signature Collection. The character-themed bookmarks and journals include the following designs: Clip Bookmarks Winnie the Pooh (© Disney) Star Coffee Lady Bug & Flower Sun & Rainbow Follow Him & Cross Hope & Courage Sun & Moon Monkey & Bananas Marquis Bookmarks Dragon Hugging Cat Bookmarks Sold with Bracelets Mother's Touch Breast Cancer Journals Cherry Blossoms Sweetheart Sassy
Details
- Units affected
- About 150,000
- Recall date
- October 4, 2007
- Brand
- Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14.
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 Bookmarks and Journals 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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