SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals
CPSC Recall #07-283 — August 21, 2007
Product
SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 250,000 SpongeBob SquarePants Address Books and Journals. The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and JournalsUnits: About 250,000Importer: Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, OhioHazard: The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The recall involves address books and journals with SpongeBob SquarePants™ character on the front cover and a black metal spiral binding. The UPC numbers (80773007505 for the address book and 80773002260 and 80773075501 for the journal) are printed on the back covers.Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007 for about $2.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled address books and journals away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Martin Designs Inc. toll-free at (866) 898-0261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.martindesigns-ltd.com.
Hazard
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents / Injuries
None.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled address books and journals away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 250,000
Sold At
Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007 for about $2.
Importer
Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, Ohio
Manufactured In
China