CPSCSeptember 23, 2008

Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to: Lead

Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to recalled?

The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product. Contact: For additional information, contact Giftco Inc. toll-free at (888) 448-6728 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://mail.giftcoinc.com

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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
Harry Potter Bookends
Company
Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Quantity
About 36,000
Sold at
Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.
Recall date
September 23, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves poly-stone bookends painted and shaped in the characters of the Harry Potter book series. Bookend characters include Harry Potter, Hedwig and Hermione, and Crookshank.

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