The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08404·Announced 2008-09-23

Giftco Recalls Harry Potter Bookends Due to Lead Paint Violation

Giftco is recalling approximately 36,000 Harry Potter bookends because the paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

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

Giftco Inc. is recalling approximately 36,000 Harry Potter bookends. The recall was initiated because the paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The bookends are made of poly-stone and are shaped like characters from the Harry Potter book series, including Harry Potter, Hedwig, Hermione, and Crookshank.

The bookends were sold through elementary school fundraising programs, discount stores, and dollar stores nationwide between June 2004 and January 2006. Prices ranged from $3 to $28. The products were manufactured in Hong Kong.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Because Giftco Inc. is no longer in business, a traditional remedy is not available. Consumers are advised to destroy and discard the product.

The recalled product

Product
Harry Potter Bookends
Manufacturer
Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
36,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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