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Antioch Publishing Recalls Additional Bookmarks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Reported: October 17, 2007 Initiated: October 17, 2007 #08032

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 200,000 (an additional 150,000 bookmarks and journals were recalled on October 4, 2007)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Units affected: About 200,000 (an additional 150,000 bookmarks and journals were recalled on October 4, 2007).
Why was this product recalled?
Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 17, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08032.