Recalls / 2003-02-27

CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets

03087 · Recalled 2003-02-27 · CPSC page

Recalled board book set, "Barbie - My Barbie Fun Box"

Description

The boxed sets included in the recall have children's characters on the front of the box, a colored plastic handle and plastic snaps. The book set titles are "MONSTERS TO GO!," "DISNEY PRINCESS - DISNEY THE PRINCESS COLLECTION 2," "DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS," and "BARBIE - MY BARBIE FUN BOX." Each book set contains four board books inside. Only book sets with plastic snaps are included in the recall. Book sets with metal snaps are not part of the recall.

Hazards

The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving these book sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately cut off the lid of the box with the plastic snaps and throw away the rest of the box. Send the lid with the plastic snaps to Tri-State, c/o Anthony Armetta, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book set and a refund for postage.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's board book sets		About 360,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Random House Inc.
Sold at: Book, discount department stores, online retailers sold the recalled books nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.

Consumer contact

For additional information contact Random House at (800) 805-8534 ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com

More images

Recalled board book set, "Monsters To Go!"

Recalled board book set, "Disney's Winnie the Pooh - A Very Merry Christmas"

Recalled board book set, "Disney Princess - Disney The Princess Collection 2"

Source: CPSC recall 03087. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.