Giftco · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 36,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3–$28
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Recalled by
- Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
This firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. Destroy and discard this product.
For additional information, contact Giftco Inc. toll-free at (888) 448-6728 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://mail.giftcoinc.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 23 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.