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Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalOct 4, 2007
Recalled Journal
Recalled Journal
Recalled Bookmark
Recalled Bookmark
Recalled Bracelet
Recalled Bracelet

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Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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 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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