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

Recalled August 22, 2007 · CPSC recall 07283 · Martin Designs

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.

Units

About 250,000

Incidents / injuries

None.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

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

Product

SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals

Imported by

Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, Ohio

Retailers

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

Made in

China

UPC

80773002260 · 80773007505 · 80773075501

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →