CPSC2013-09-11
Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
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Hazard
A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choking hazard. A detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold at
Barnes and Noble, online at Amazon.com and by other booksellers and retailers from June 2013 to August 2013 for about $8.
Affected count
About 70,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Children's books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You"
Consumer contact
Hachette Book Group at (888) 965-5802 from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hachettebookrecall.com or www.hachettebookgroup.com and click on the link in the Recall/Important Safety Notice box on the home page for more
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Hachette-Book-Group-Recalls-Childrens-BooksDon't want to check this manually?
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