Safety regulator, Candlewick Press Announce Recall of Children's Board Books
Recall 02034 · Nov 6, 2001 · Candlewick Press
78,670
units affected
78,670
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02034
- Date
- Nov 6, 2001
- Company
- Candlewick Press
- Units affected
- 78,670
- Product
- Bunny My Honey children's board books
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The board books have thick cardboard-like pages covered with a thin plastic laminate. The title "Bunny My Honey" is printed on the front cover of the books. Only books with "Printed in Italy" on the back cover are included in this recall. Books printed in Mexico are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The plastic lamination on the board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled "Bunny My Honey" board books away from young children immediately and discard them. Consumers can contact Candlewick Press to receive a free replacement book.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Bookstores, children's specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these books, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bunny my honey children's board books?
Consumers should take the recalled "Bunny My Honey" board books away from young children immediately and discard them. Consumers can contact Candlewick Press to receive a free replacement book.
What is the hazard?
The plastic lamination on the board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for 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.