CPSC2004-05-13
CPSC, DK Publishing Announce Recall of Children's Board Books with Sound Maker
DK Publishing Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to young children if removed.
Remedy
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact DK Publishing to receive a replacement book of equal value or a refund.
Sold at
Bookstores, gift stores, news stands, discount department stores and warehouse clubs nationwide, and directly to consumers by phone order, from March 2001 through April 2004, for about $8.
Affected count
About 214,000
Injuries reported
DK Publishing has received one report of a 22-month-old child detaching the sound maker of one of the books and putting it in his mouth. The child was not injured.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Board Books with Sound Maker
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact DK Publishing at (800) 505-4726 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET on Friday, or send an email to recall@dk.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-DK-Publishing-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Board-Books-with-Sound-MakerDon't want to check this manually?
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