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Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionAug 22, 2007
Recalled Journal
Recalled Journal
Recalled Journal
Recalled Journal
Recalled Address Book
Recalled Address Book
Recalled Address Book
Recalled Address Book
Recalled Address Book
Recalled Address Book
Recalled Address Book
Recalled Address Book

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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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product 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 on

Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007 for about $2.

Contact the company

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 Web site at www.martindesigns-ltd.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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