CPSC2008-09-23
Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
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.
Sold at
Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.
Affected count
About 36,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Hong Kong
Products
Harry Potter Bookends
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Harry-Potter-Bookends-Recalled-By-Giftco-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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