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Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall 08-226 · March 18, 2008 · Galison/Mudpuppy

What to doConsumers should remove the back cover of the calendars/journals with the ISBN barcode number and contact Galison for instructions on returning the back cover for a refund. The journals/calendars should be discarded.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-226 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 18, 2008
Brand
Galison/Mudpuppy
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars
Hazard
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 90,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled journals are spiral bound journals, activity books, and calendars sold in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Galison or Mudpuppy and the ISBN numbers are printed on the back cover of the calendars/journals. Calendars/journals included in the recall are listed below: ISBN Style Number Style Name Galison List Journals 978-0-7353-1952-3 Next Great Idea (Black) List Journal 978-0-7353-2050-5 Hiroshige Waves List Journal 978-0-7353-2051-2 Nature's Cabinet Butterflies List Journal 978-0-7353-1934-9 Chinese Peony List Journal 978-0-7353-1949-3 Toffee Dots List Journal 978-0-7353-1951-6 Toffee Stripes List Journal 978-0-7353-1933-2 William Morris Clover List Journal 978-0-7353-1950-9 Porch Florals List Journal Galison Prose Journals 978-0-7353-1925-7 Next Great Idea (Black) Prose Journal 978-0-7353-2052-9 Hiroshige Waves Prose Journal 978-0-7353-2053-6 Nature's Cabinet Butterflies Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1926-4 Chinese Peony Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1930-1 Toffee Dots Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1932-5 Toffee Stripes Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1929-5 William Morris Clover Prose Journal 978-0-7353-1931-8 Porch Florals Prose Journal Galison Perpetual Calendar 978-0-7353-0793-3 Chocolate Dots Perpetual Calendar Mudpuppy Specialty Journals 978-0-7353-2061-1 Are We There Yet? Journal 978-0-7353-2171-7 Get Crafty Journal 978-0-7353-1506-8 Happy Camper Journal 978-0-7353-0604-2 Road Trip Journal 978-0-7353-0670-7 Things to Do in the Meantime Journal 978-0-7353-0619-6 Camp Fun Journal 978-0-7353-0882-4 My Travel Journal

Is my product affected?

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  • Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars · About 90,000 units

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Recalled Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars
Recalled Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty and gift stores nationwide and on-line from August 2003 through December 2007 for between $7 and $10.; Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Galison/Mudpuppy at (800) 670-7441 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.galison.com or e-mail the firm at safety@galison.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars (About 90,000 units). The recalled journals are spiral bound journals, activity books, and calendars sold in a variety of styles, sizes and colors.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should remove the back cover of the calendars/journals with the ISBN barcode number and contact Galison for instructions on returning the back cover for a refund. The journals/calendars should be discarded.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.