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Health Alerts
Products recalled due to risk of lead exposure
The following products are being recalled because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Units: About 36,000
Importer: Giftco Inc., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Description: The poly-stone bookends are shaped in the characters of the Harry Potter book series, including Harry, Hedwig, Hermione and Crookshank.
Sold at: Elementary school fundraising programs, and discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for $3 to $28.
Remedy: Return bookends to Giftco for a refund.
Contact: Call 888-448-6728 or visit http://mail.giftcoinc.com.
Copyright © 2008 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
2008