Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
USMartin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves address books and journals with SpongeBob SquarePants™ character on the front cover and a black metal spiral binding. The UPC numbers (80773007505 for the address book and 80773002260 and 80773075501 for the journal) are printed on the back covers.
Affected Products
SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Martin-Designs-Inc-Recalls-SpongeBob-SquarePants-Character-Address-Books-and-Journals-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/04fd7a2871bf4c24bebdfe96146dfc38.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Journal |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eaf166d7259e435a8182cbac8e04fa60.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Journal |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/67e19009fc0c4b06b6b50aee26603052.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Address Book |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a824a4b24d97480c944a1b71051a178f.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Address Book |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f5cdd209f16e42ec8c0f359ff4f79c66.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Address Book |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7ef8cfcd2ace467c99995d53bab5dac9.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Address Book |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals |
| Products › Type | Journals & Calendars |
| Products › Category I D | 2018 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 250,000 |
| Recall I D | 3703 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007 for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves address books and journals with SpongeBob SquarePants™ character on the front cover and a black metal spiral binding. The UPC numbers (80773007505 for the address book and 80773002260 and 80773075501 for the journal) are printed on the back covers. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 80773002260 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 80773007505 |
| Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C | 80773075501 |
| Recall Number | 07283 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Martin Designs Inc. toll-free at (866) 898-0261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.martindesigns-ltd.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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