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Toys & Games/Infant Toys (0-2)

Scholastic Shake Look Touch Books Recalled for Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: July 7, 2022
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Summary

Scholastic has recalled about 185,700 Shake Look Touch plush books because the attached pink and green pom poms can detach from the book. These books measure approximately 6 by 2 by 8 inches and were sold at bookstores, HomeGoods, and online from January 2020 through April 2022. While two reports of pom poms detaching have been received, no injuries have been reported.

Risk

The pom poms can detach from the book, posing a choking hazard to young children. Scholastic has received two reports of the pom poms detaching from the string.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects the Shake Look Touch plush book (measuring 5.9 x 1.7 x 8.4 inches) that has pink and green pom poms attached to it with a string.
  2. Immediately take the book away from young children and cut the pom poms off the book.
  3. Register online at www.recallrtr.com/slt and submit a photo of the book with the removed pom poms to receive a $10 gift card. You must affirm that the removed pom poms will be disposed of in the trash.
  4. The book is safe for children to use once the pom poms have been removed and thrown away.
  5. For more information, contact Scholastic toll-free at 888-724-1872 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.scholastic.com and click on "Product Safety" at the bottom of the page.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately take the book away from young children and cut the pom poms off the book. Consumers can participate in the recall and receive a $10 gift card by registering online at www.recallrtr.com/slt, submitting a picture of the book and removed pom poms, and affirming that the removed pom poms will be disposed of in the trash. Consumers can use the book after removing and disposing of the pom poms.

Contact: Scholastic toll-free at 888-724-1872 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.recallrtr.com/slt or www.scholastic.com/slt or www.scholastic.com and click on "Product Safety" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Shake Look Touch plush book
Variants: Pink and green pom poms attached
Date Ranges: Sold January 2020 through April 2022

Books measure approximately 5.9 x 1.7 x 8.4 inches. Only books with pom poms are included in the recall.

Product Images

Recalled Shake Look Touch book with pom poms

Recalled Shake Look Touch book with pom poms

Close-up of pom poms

Close-up of pom poms

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 22181
Status: Active
Sold By: Barnes & Noble; HomeGoods; Books-A-Million; Bookstores; Specialty stores; Big box stores
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 185,700 (In addition, about 1,500 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Scholastic Inc., of New York
Contact: Scholastic toll-free at 888-724-1872 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.recallrtr.com/slt or www.scholastic.com/slt or www.scholastic.com and click on "Product Safety" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: July 7, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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