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OtherOctober 4, 2007CPSC #08010

Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Product
Books & Accessories
Units affected
150,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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

Hazard

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14.

Photos

Recalled JournalRecalled BookmarkRecalled Bracelet
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