Antioch Publishing Bookmarks and Journals recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Antioch Publishing 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bookmarks and Journals
- Company
- Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 150,000
- Sold at
- Book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14.
- Recall date
- October 4, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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: 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