CPSC recall 06-189, announced June 15, 2006, covers Simon & Schuster Curious Buddies Children's Books (about 9,000 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Recall contact: call (800) 732-9531, or go to www.simonsays.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and 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.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Simon & Schuster
- Manufacturer
- Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Recall number
- 06-189
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bookstores, discount department stores and other retailers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $10.
Curious Buddies Children's Books
CPSC product type: Books & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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