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Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-09-23 · 08404

Hazards

The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall

Number
08404
Date
2008-09-23
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Harry Potter Bookends

Companies

Retailer(s)
Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.
Importer(s)
Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Country of manufacture
Hong Kong

Description

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.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
Machine
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