The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04123·Announced 2004-04-20

Kids II Recalls Vinyl Mirror Books Due to Laceration Hazard

Kids II is recalling 225,000 vinyl children's books because the plastic mirrors can crack or break, posing a laceration 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 risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (cuts and a pinched finger), but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kids II Inc. is recalling approximately 225,000 vinyl mirror books sold nationwide from December 2001 through March 2004. The recalled picture books are brightly colored, made of flexible vinyl, and contain a plastic mirror on one of the inside pages. The recall includes four models: "Baby's Fun Book," "Baby's Photo Album," "Picture This Vinyl Book," and "Carter's Imagination Picture Book." The name "Kids II" is printed on the back cover of each book, except for the "Imagination Picture Book," which has "Carter's" printed on the front and back covers.

The mirror in the books can crack or break, posing a laceration hazard to young children. Kids II has received 26 reports of the mirror cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and one report of a pinched finger.

Parents should take the product away from small children immediately and detach and mail the mirror page of the product to Kids II at 1015 Windward Ridge Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005 for a refund. Consumers can also call Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.kidsii.com.

The recalled product

Product
Vinyl Mirror Books
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Books
Hazard
Affected units
225,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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