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CPSCRecalled Sep 11, 2013 · #13284

Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Children's books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You"
Type
Books & Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Barnes and Noble, online at Amazon.com and by other booksellers and retailers from June 2013 to August 2013 for about $8.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice