Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 07285 · announced August 23, 2007 · St. Martin's Press · 35,000 units affected
The product
The recalled cloth teether book, entitled "trucks", has a yellow dump truck on the front cover on a blue background. Attached to the top of the book is a yellow rattle with a green teether attached on the right side of the rattle and an orange teether attached to the left side of the rattle.
The hazard
Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): St. Martin's Press has received two reports of children biting off pieces of the teethers. No injuries reported.
Sold at: Barnes & Noble and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2007 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.