9.23.2008 4:45 PM

Lead Paint Recall: Harry Potter Bookends

Sold To Raise Money for Schools, They Pose Risk of Brain Damage

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Giftco has recalled Harry Potter bookends because they have excessive lead paint that can endanger young children. Children under the age of six are most at risk from lead exposure, which can lead to permanent brain damage.

About 36,000 poly-stone bookend sets, manufactured in Hong Kong, are part of the recall, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They are shaped like characters from the Harry Potter book series. Characters featured include Harry Potter, Hedwig and Hermione, and Crookshank.

The bookends were sold through elementary school fundraising programs, as well as at discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.

Consumers can get a refund by calling Giftco Inc. toll-free at (888) 448-6728 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via the Giftco Web site.

Photo: CPSC

By Dan Shapley

About 36,000 poly-stone bookend sets, manufactured in Hong Kong, are part of the recall, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They are shaped like characters from the Harry Potter book series. Characters featured include Harry Potter, Hedwig and Hermione, and Crookshank.

The bookends were sold through elementary school fundraising programs, as well as at discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.

Consumers can get a refund by calling Giftco Inc. toll-free at (888) 448-6728 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via the Giftco Web site.

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