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

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

Recall #: 08404
Affected scope: About 36,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves poly-stone bookends painted and shaped in the characters of the Harr….

Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 23, 2008. Reason: The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.. Remedy: This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discar…. Verify recall #08404 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard..

None
agency class: September 23, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08404 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 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.

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	08404
Date reported	September 23, 2008
Date initiated	September 23, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 36,000
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

This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Units affected: About 36,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 23, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08404.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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