CPSC2003-02-27
CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets
Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately cut off the lid of the box with the plastic snaps and throw away the rest of the box. Send the lid with the plastic snaps to Tri-State, c/o Anthony Armetta, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book set and a refund for postage.
Sold at
Book, discount department stores and online retailers sold the recalled books nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.
Affected count
About 360,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving these book sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
Children's board book sets
Consumer contact
For additional information contact Random House at (800) 805-8534 ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Random-House-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Board-Book-Sets-Don't want to check this manually?
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