Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 13284 · announced September 11, 2013 · Hachette Book Group, Inc., New York, N.y · 70,000 units affected
The product
The board-shaped children's books have cut out covers that serve as a handle and include an embedded bar in the handle with beads for children to play with. "Ages 3+" is printed on the back covers and the ISBN numbers are also on the back covers near the bar code. Two titles are included: Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3, ISBN: 978-0-316-13354-8, has five colored cylindrical wooden beads with printed hearts on the rod; and, Red, Green, Blue, I Love You, ISBN: 978-0-316-13353-1, has five colored circular wooden beads on the metal rod.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Barnes and Noble, online at Amazon.com and by other booksellers and retailers from June 2013 to August 2013 for about $8.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.