Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #07283
Recall Date
2007-08-22
Manufacturer
Martin Designs Inc., of Ashland, Ohio
Units Affected
About 250,000
Products Involved
SpongeBob SquarePants™ Address Books and Journals
Hazard
The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled address books and journals away from children. Consumers should remove the UPC as proof of ownership and contact Martin Designs Inc. for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None.
Sold At
Retail stores nationwide from June 2006 through July 2007 for about $2.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves address books and journals with SpongeBob SquarePants™ character on the front cover and a black metal spiral binding. The UPC numbers (80773007505 for the address book and 80773002260 and 80773075501 for the journal) are printed on the back covers.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28