CPSC2007-08-22
Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, Ohio
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.
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007 for about $2.
Affected count
About 250,000
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
China
Products
SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Martin-Designs-Inc-Recalls-SpongeBob-SquarePants-Character-Address-Books-and-Journals-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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