Safety regulator, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
Recall 04110 · Mar 30, 2004 · Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04110
- Date
- Mar 30, 2004
- Company
- Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- My Easter Basket Book
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The cardboard book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed on the cover in pink letters over an Easter basket. "First Holiday Books" and "Touch & feel" also are written on the cover. The book includes photos of marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops and candy typically found in Easter baskets. The book incorporates textured touch-and feel-surfaces. "KINGFISHER" is written on the book's spine and back cover.
What can happen
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through March 2004, for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled my easter basket book?
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement.
What is the hazard?
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing 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.