Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead, which viol…

Recall #: 08010
Affected scope: About 150,000

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Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 4, 2007. Reason: Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marqui…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and conta…. Verify recall #08010 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marqui….

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agency class: October 4, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08010 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves various designs of bookmarks and journals from Antioch Publishing's Signature Collection. The character-themed bookmarks and journals include the following designs: Clip Bookmarks Winnie the Pooh (© Disney) Star Coffee Lady Bug & Flower Sun & Rainbow Follow Him & Cross Hope & Courage Sun & Moon Monkey & Bananas Marquis Bookmarks Dragon Hugging Cat Bookmarks Sold with Bracelets Mother's Touch Breast Cancer Journals Cherry Blossoms Sweetheart Sassy

Reason for recall

Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08010
Date reported	October 4, 2007
Date initiated	October 4, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 150,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 4, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08010.

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