The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03186·Announced 2003-09-17

Simon & Schuster Recalls Dora the Explorer Board Books

Simon & Schuster is recalling 26,000 Dora the Explorer board books because a plastic balloon attachment can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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

Simon & Schuster Inc. is recalling approximately 26,000 units of the "Dora the Explorer" children's board book. The heavy-cardboard book features the title "Whose Birthday Is It?" on the cover and includes a small plastic replica of a yellow and orange balloon attached to a cutout in the top left corner. This balloon is designed to be used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.

The recall was issued because the plastic balloon can detach from the book, creating a choking hazard for young children. The books were sold at discount department stores and bookstores nationwide during August 2003 for approximately $10. The products were manufactured in China.

Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately. To receive a replacement book, consumers should contact Simon & Schuster toll-free at (800) 223-2336 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.simonsayskids.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book
Manufacturer
Simon and Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Books
Hazard
Affected units
26,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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