Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster
Recall 06189 · Jun 15, 2006 · Simon & Schuster Inc.
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06189
- Date
- Jun 15, 2006
- Company
- Simon & Schuster Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- Curious Buddies Children's Books
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Curious Buddies cloth books titled "Hello, Curious Buddies!" Pictured on the cover of the books are the Curious Buddies' characters. Inside the book are two plush pop-up toy characters.
What can happen
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Simon & Schuster has received reports of two 6-month-old infants who detached felt from the pop-up parts of the book. One child was able to mouth the torn material. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bookstores, discount department stores and other retailers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled curious buddies children's books?
Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book.
What is the hazard?
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.