Antioch Publishing Clip, Marquis Bookmarks, Bookmarks with Bracelets, Journals

Description: Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2007 Release #08-010 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 543-1515 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Note: This recall has been expanded. Name of Product: Bookmarks and Journals Units: About 150,000 Importer: Antioch Publishing, of Yellow Springs, Ohio Hazard: 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, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves various designs of bookmarks and journals from Antioch Publishing’s Signature Collection. The character-themed bookmarks and journals include the following designs: Clip Bookmarks Winnie the Pooh (© Disney) Lady Bug & Flower Hope & Courage Star Sun & Rainbow Sun & Moon Coffee Follow Him & Cross Monkey & Bananas Marquis Bookmarks Dragon Hugging Cat Bookmarks Sold with Bracelets Mother’s Touch Breast Cancer Journals Cherry Blossoms Sweetheart Sassy Sold at: Book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Antioch Publishing at (800) 543-1515 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.antioch.com Journal Cool Clip Bookmark/Bracelet [Learn More]