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Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

CPSC · 07283 · published 2007-08-22

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Hazard

The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled address books and journals away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a full refund.

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Affected products

SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals

UPC 80773002260

UPC 80773007505

UPC 80773075501