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Product Recall Number: 08-010

Why was Bookmarks and Journals recalled?

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.

Bookmarks and Journals
Here's product recall specific data for Bookmarks and Journals.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-010

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-03

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 150,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.

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

  • Importers: Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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