Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled September 23, 2008 · CPSC recall 08404 · Harry
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.
Units
About 36,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
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
Product
Harry Potter Bookends
Imported by
Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Retailers
Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.
Made in
Hong Kong
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →