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Archived - Various Designs of Bookmarks and Journals from Antioch Publishing's Signature Collection
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Hobby/Craft Items, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001576
Affected products
Various Designs of Bookmarks and Journals from Antioch Publishing's Signature Collection
Product description
The bookmarks and journals include the following designs:
Clip Bookmarks
- Winnie the Pooh (© Disney)
- Star
- Coffee
- Sun (black clip)
- "Believe" Daisy
- Flip-Flop (pink)
- Flip-Flop (green)
- Tiki/Statue
- Treble-Clef/Music Symbol
- "Shh"
- Bright-Sun (yellow clip)
- God's Girl (pink Flower)
- Cat
- Hat
- "Believe"
- Lady Bug
- Lady Bug & Flower
- Sun & Rainbow
- Follow Him & Cross
- Hope & Courage
- Sun & Moon
- Monkey & Bananas
- Peace Flower & Yin-Yang
- Lighthouse & Sailboat
- Tiki (mask) & Flower
- Coffee & Book
Marquis Bookmarks
- Dragon
- Hugging Cat
Bookmarks Sold with Bracelets
- Mother's Touch
- Breast Cancer
Journals
- Cherry Blossoms
- Sweetheart
- Sassy
For the full US CPSC release and picture:
Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard and
Antioch Publishing Recalls Additional Bookmarks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Expanded)
Hazard identified
Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead.
Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. To date, there have been no reports of lead poisoning in Canada from the use of these products.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Healthy Canadians' Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
The Canadian recall involves approximately 35,000 products.
Time period sold
Sold at book, card and gift stores in Canada from March 2005 through October 2007.
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio
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What you should do
Consumers should discontinue use of these products.
For information on how to receive a refund, contact Antioch Publishing at (800) 543-1515 ext. 6129 or visit the firm's Web site at Antioch Company.