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CPSCRecalled Feb 27, 2003 · #03087

CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets

Hazard

The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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Description

The boxed sets included in the recall have children's characters on the front of the box, a colored plastic handle and plastic snaps. The book set titles are "MONSTERS TO GO!," "DISNEY PRINCESS - DISNEY THE PRINCESS COLLECTION 2," "DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS," and "BARBIE - MY BARBIE FUN BOX." Each book set contains four board books inside. Only book sets with plastic snaps are included in the recall. Book sets with metal snaps are not part of the recall.

Product details

Product
Children's board book sets
Type
Books & Accessories
Manufacturer
Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Book, discount department stores and online retailers sold the recalled books nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately cut off the lid of the box with the plastic snaps and throw away the rest of the box. Send the lid with the plastic snaps to Tri-State, c/o Anthony Armetta, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book set and a refund for postage.

View the official CPSC notice