CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
CPSC recall 03186 · announced September 17, 2003 · Simon And Schuster · 26,000 units affected
The product
The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.
The hazard
A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster, to receive a replacement book.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide, during August 2003, for about $10.
Consumer contact: Call Simon & Schuster toll-free at (800) 223-2336 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simonsayskids.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.