Article: Recalls: Harry Potter bookends, ceiling lights

The following recalls have been announced:

_ About 36,000 Harry Potter bookends, made in Hong Kong and imported by Giftco Inc., because the paint on the bookends contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled bookends, which are painted and shaped into characters of the Harry Potter book series, were sold at elementary school fundraising programs and discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006. Details: by phone at 888-448-6728; by Web at http://mail.giftcoinc.com or http://www.cpsc.gov .

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