Antioch Publishing Recalls Additional Bookmarks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08032 · Oct 17, 2007 · Antioch Publishing
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08032
- Date
- Oct 17, 2007
- Company
- Antioch Publishing
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Cool Clip™ and Mini Cool Clip™ Bookmarks
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves various designs of the Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks. The themed metals bookmarks include the following designs: Cool Clips™ Bookmarks Sun (two styles) Daisy/Believe Tiki Flip Flop Lady Bug Music Symbol SHH! Mini Cool Clips™ Bookmarks Flower & Tiki Peace Flower & Yin Yang Lighthouse & Sailboat
What can happen
Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Book, card and gift stores nationwide from April 2003 through October 2007 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cool clip™ and mini cool clip™ bookmarks?
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.