CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn., is voluntarily recalling 26,000 Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book. A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of product: Dora the Explorer Children's Board BookUnits: 26,000Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.Sold at: Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide during August 2003 for about $10.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster at the Consumer Contact number indicated below to receive a replacement book.Consumer Contact: Call Simon & Schuster toll-free at (800) 223-2336 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simonsayskids.com.Media Contact: Adam Rothberg at (212) 698-1132.
A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide during August 2003 for about $10.
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