Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08404 · Sep 23, 2008 · Giftco Inc.
36,000
units affected
36,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08404
- Date
- Sep 23, 2008
- Company
- Giftco Inc.
- Units affected
- 36,000
- Product
- Harry Potter Bookends
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled harry potter bookends?
This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating 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.