CPSC recall · Reported March 18, 2008
Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled journals are spiral bound journals, activity books, and calendars sold in a ….
Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint… was recalled by Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.y. in March 18, 2008. Reason: The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the …. Remedy: Consumers should remove the back cover of the calendars/journals with the ISBN barcode nu…. Verify recall #08226 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the ….
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- March 18, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08226 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.
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Product description
The recalled journals are spiral bound journals, activity books, and calendars sold in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Galison or Mudpuppy and the ISBN numbers are printed on the back cover of the calendars/journals. Calendars/journals included in the recall are listed below: ISBN Style Number Style Name Galison List Journals 978-0-7353-1952-3 Next Great Idea (Black) List Journal 978-0-7353-2050-5 Hiroshige Waves List Journal 978-0-7353-2051-2 Nature's Cabinet Butterflies List Journal 978-0-7353-1934-9 Chinese Peony List Journal 978-0-7353-1949-3 Toffee Dots List Journal 978-0-7353-1951-6 Toffee Stripes List Journal 978-0-7353-1933-2 William Morris Clover List Journal 978-0-7353-1950-9 Porch Florals List Journal Galison Prose Journals 978-0-7353-1925-7 Next Great Idea (Black) Prose Journal 978-0-7353-2052-9 Hiroshige Waves Prose Journal 978-0-7353-2053-6 Nature's Cabinet Butterflies Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1926-4 Chinese Peony Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1930-1 Toffee Dots Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1932-5 Toffee Stripes Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1929-5 William Morris Clover Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1931-8 Porch Florals Prose Journal Galison Perpetual Calendar 978-0-7353-0793-3 Chocolate Dots Perpetual Calendar Mudpuppy Specialty Journals 978-0-7353-2061-1 Are We There Yet? Journal 978-0-7353-2171-7 Get Crafty Journal 978-0-7353-1506-8 Happy Camper Journal 978-0-7353-0604-2 Road Trip Journal 978-0-7353-0670-7 Things to Do in the Meantime Journal 978-0-7353-0619-6 Camp Fun Journal 978-0-7353-0882-4 My Travel Journal
Reason for recall
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should remove the back cover of the calendars/journals with the ISBN barcode number and contact Galison for instructions on returning the back cover for a refund. The journals/calendars should be discarded.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08226 |
| Date reported | March 18, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 90,000 |
| 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 remove the back cover of the calendars/journals with the ISBN barcode number and contact Galison for instruction…
- Check the recall number (08226) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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