CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Books

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-054

Date: December 14, 2005

Product Name: Children's Books

Recall Description:

The recalled children's activity books are multi-colored with holes in the pages to touch a variety of fabrics and to push a squeaker toy, flaps to lift, and a clear plastic container with beads. The "Amazing Baby Look and Play" activity book has a yellow star on the cover. The "Amazing Baby Touch and Play" book has a brown bear on the cover. The activity books measure about 11-inches by 11-inches and are for children ages 12 months to 24 months. The recalled "Rattle, Rattle" board book has a magenta car on the cover. The board book measures about 5 1/2-inches by 5 ?-inches and is intended for children ages 6 months to 18 months.

Hazard Description:

If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 41,000

Incidents:

Advantage Publishers Group has received one report of a child accessing beads in the books' clear plastic containers. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

National book chains, discount department stores, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide from May 2003 through November 2005 for about $16 for the activity books and about $6 for the board book.

Manufactured In:

Thailand