CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of
CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
Why was CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Call Kingfisher toll-free at (800) 289-4371 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- My Easter Basket Book
- Company
- Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 5,000
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through March 2004, for about $8.
- Recall date
- March 30, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.