CPSC2005-12-15
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Books
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement book.
Sold at
National book chains, discount department stores, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide from May 2003 through November 2005 for about $16 for the activity books and about $6 for the board book.
Affected count
About 41,000
Injuries reported
Advantage Publishers Group has received one report of a child accessing beads in the books' clear plastic containers. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
Children's Books
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Advantage Publishers Group toll-free at (866) 748-3731 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.advpubgrp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Advantage-Publishers-Group-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-BooksDon't want to check this manually?
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