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Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

October 5, 2007

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.

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.

To see this recall including pictures of the recalled products, please go to CPSC's web site.

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.

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