CPSCAugust 23, 2007

Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books recall: Choking Hazard

Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Why was Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books recalled?

Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement product. Contact: For additional information, contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall

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
Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books
Company
St. Martin's Press, LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 35,000
Sold at
Barnes & Noble and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2007 for about $7.
Recall date
August 23, 2007
Incidents / injuries
St. Martin's Press has received two reports of children biting off pieces of the teethers. No injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled cloth teether book, entitled "trucks", has a yellow dump truck on the front cover on a blue background. Attached to the top of the book is a yellow rattle with a green teether attached on the right side of the rattle and an orange teether attached to the left side of the rattle.

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