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

Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco 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 September 23, 2008 Release #08-404 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 448-6728 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco 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. Name of Product: Harry Potter Bookends Units: About 36,000 Importer: Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill. Hazard: The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: Elementary school fundraising programs, discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bookends away from children and return them to Giftco for a refund. Consumer Contact: 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