The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08226·Announced 2008-03-18

Galison and Mudpuppy Recall Wire-Bound Journals and Calendars for Lead Paint

Galison/Mudpuppy is recalling about 90,000 wire-bound journals and calendars because the paint on the metal spiral bindings contains excessive levels of lead.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.Y., is recalling approximately 90,000 wire-bound journals, activity books, and calendars. The recall is due to the paint on the metal spiral bindings containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The products were manufactured in China and sold in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors.

The recalled items were sold at specialty and gift stores nationwide and online from August 2003 through December 2007 for between $7 and $10. Specific styles include List Journals, Prose Journals, Perpetual Calendars, and Specialty Journals from both Galison and Mudpuppy brands. The ISBN numbers for the affected products are printed on the back cover.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should remove the back cover of the calendars or journals and contact Galison for instructions on returning the back cover for a refund. The journals and calendars should be discarded. For additional information, consumers can contact Galison/Mudpuppy at (800) 670-7441 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit www.galison.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars
Manufacturer
Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Stationery
Hazard
Affected units
90,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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