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

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

  • Picture of Harry Potter Bookends
Name of Product:
Harry Potter Bookends
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
No Remedy Available
Recall Date:
September 23, 2008
Units:

About 36,000

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.
Importer(s):

Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.

Manufactured In:
Hong Kong
Recall number:
08-404

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