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

U.S. CPSCChemicalSep 23, 2008
Recalled Harry Potter Bookends
Recalled Harry Potter Bookends

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Hazard

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

Remedy

This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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.

Sold on

Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.

Contact the company

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

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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