Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 07283 · Aug 22, 2007 · Martin Designs Inc.
250,000
units affected
250,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07283
- Date
- Aug 22, 2007
- Company
- Martin Designs Inc.
- Units affected
- 250,000
- Product
- SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals
- Product type
- Journals & Calendars
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled spongebob squarepants™ address books and journals?
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.
What is the 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.
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.