CPSC recall 04-029, announced November 7, 2003, covers Advantage Publishers Group Amazing Baby™ Listen and Play activity book (about 5,300 units). The hub of the pink dial embedded in the inside back cover can come off during use in some of these books, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take these books away from young children and call Advantage Publishers Group to order a replacement activity book without the dial. Recall contact: call (866) 748-3731, or go to www.advantagebooksonline.com.
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Which products are included?
The "Amazing Baby™ Listen and Play" book has a multi-colored cover with a baby face on the front and is an interactive book designed to allow children ages 12 to 24 months to learn about different sounds, images, and materials. The cover also shows a yellow bird that makes a squeak noise when pressed, and a clear plastic container of multicolored beads. Mounted onto the inside back cover is a small rotating plastic wheel with finger indentations, which makes a "clacking" sound when turned.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hub of the pink dial embedded in the inside back cover can come off during use in some of these books, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Advantage Publishers Group received one report from a consumer of a hub coming off. There are no reports of injuries or choking incidents.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these books away from young children and call Advantage Publishers Group to order a replacement activity book without the dial.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 04-029
- Units
- About 5,300
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores, national book chains, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide sold the activity books, from May through October 2003, for $16.
- Distributor
- Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.
Amazing Baby™ Listen and Play activity book
CPSC product type: Books & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Advantage Publishers Group toll-free at (866) 748-3731 anytime to order a replacement activity book without the dial. Consumers also can obtain information by going to the company's website at www.advantagebooksonline.com.
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