The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03087·Announced 2003-02-27

Random House Recalls Children's Board Book Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Random House is recalling approximately 360,000 children's board book sets because plastic snaps on the packaging can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Random House Inc. is recalling approximately 360,000 children's board book sets sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The affected titles include "Monsters To Go!", "Disney Princess - Disney The Princess Collection 2", "Disney's Winnie the Pooh - A Very Merry Christmas", and "Barbie - My Barbie Fun Box". Each set contains four board books. Only book sets with plastic snaps are included in the recall; those with metal snaps are not affected.

The recall is being conducted because the plastic snaps on the boxes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving these book sets. The recall is a precautionary measure to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The book sets were sold nationwide at book stores, discount department stores, and online retailers from August 2002 through January 2003 for about $10. Consumers should immediately cut off the lid of the box with the plastic snaps and throw away the rest of the box. To receive a free replacement book set and a refund for postage, consumers should send the lid with the plastic snaps to Tri-State, c/o Anthony Armetta, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788. For additional information, consumers can contact Random House at (800) 805-8534 ET Monday through Friday or visit www.randomhouse.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's board book sets
Manufacturer
Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Books & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
360,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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