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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards

Agency Publication Date: September 11, 2013
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Summary

Hachette Book Group is recalling about 70,000 children's board books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You." The recall was initiated because a metal rod holding decorative beads on the book's cover can detach, releasing small parts and exposing a sharp edge. These books were sold at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, and other retailers between June 2013 and August 2013 for approximately $8. Consumers should immediately stop using these books and return them for a full refund.

Risk

The metal rod can break away from the book's handle, releasing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the detached metal bar can have sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your child's bookshelf for the board books titled 'Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3' (ISBN: 978-0-316-13354-8) or 'Red, Green, Blue, I Love You' (ISBN: 978-0-316-13353-1).
  2. Verify the ISBN number, which is printed on the back cover of the book near the barcode.
  3. Check for 'Ages 3+' printed on the back cover and a cutout handle at the top containing a metal rod with five beads.
  4. Immediately take the recalled books away from children and stop using them.
  5. Return the recalled books to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  6. Contact Hachette Book Group at 888-965-5802 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hachettebookrecall.com for more information.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact: Hachette Book Group at (888) 965-5802 from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hachettebookrecall.com or www.hachettebookgroup.com and click on the link in the Recall/Important Safety Notice box on the home page for more

Affected Products

Product: Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3
Model:
ISBN: 978-0-316-13354-8
Date Ranges: June 2013 - August 2013
Product: Red, Green, Blue, I Love You
Model:
ISBN: 978-0-316-13353-1
Date Ranges: June 2013 - August 2013

Product Images

Count My Kisses cover

Count My Kisses cover

Count My Kisses back cover

Count My Kisses back cover

Red, Green, Blue cover

Red, Green, Blue cover

Red, Green, Blue back cover

Red, Green, Blue back cover

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13284
Status: Active
Sold By: Barnes and Noble, online at Amazon.com and by other booksellers and retailers from June 2013 to August 2013 for about $8.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 70,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Hachette Book Group, Inc., New York, N.Y.
Contact: Hachette Book Group at (888) 965-5802 from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hachettebookrecall.com or www.hachettebookgroup.com and click on the link in the Recall/Important Safety Notice box on the home page for more
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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