CPSC Recall in 2006: Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-189

Date: June 14, 2006

Product Name: Curious Buddies Children's Books

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 Curious Buddies Children's Books. The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Curious Buddies Children's BooksUnits: About 9,000Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Simon & Schuster has received reports of two 6-month-old infants who detached felt from the pop-up parts of the book. One child was able to mouth the torn material. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves Curious Buddies cloth books titled "Hello, Curious Buddies!" Pictured on the cover of the books are the Curious Buddies' characters. Inside the book are two plush pop-up toy characters.Sold at: Bookstores, discount department stores and other retailers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $10.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Simon & Schuster at (800) 732-9531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.simonsays.com.Media Contact: Paul Crichton, at (212) 698-2809 or email paul.crichton@simonandschuster.com.

Hazard Description:

The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 9,000

Incidents:

Simon & Schuster has received reports of two 6-month-old infants who detached felt from the pop-up parts of the book. One child was able to mouth the torn material. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Bookstores, discount department stores and other retailers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China