Bookmarks and Journals
CPSC Recall #08-010 — October 3, 2007
Product
Bookmarks and Journals
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 150,000 Bookmarks and Journals. 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.Name of Product: Bookmarks and JournalsUnits: About 150,000Importer: Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, OhioHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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: Marquis BookmarksWinnie the Pooh (© Disney)Lady Bug & FlowerHope & Courage StarSun & RainbowSun & Moon CoffeeFollow Him & CrossMonkey & Bananas Marquis BookmarksDragon Hugging Cat Bookmarks Sold with BraceletsMother's Touch Breast Cancer JournalsCherry Blossoms Sweetheart Sassy Sold at: Book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.Consumer 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 website at www.antioch.com.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.
Units Affected
About 150,000
Sold At
Book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14.
Importer
Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio
Manufactured In
China