The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07285·Announced 2007-08-23

Priddy Trucks Shaker Teether Books Recalled for Choking Hazard

St. Martin's Press is recalling Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books because small pieces can break off 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

St. Martin's Press, LLC, of New York, N.Y., is recalling the Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books due to a choking hazard. The recalled cloth teether book features a yellow dump truck on the front cover against a blue background. Attached to the top of the book is a yellow rattle with a green teether on the right side and an orange teether on the left side.

Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. St. Martin's Press has received two reports of children biting off pieces of the teethers, but no injuries have been reported. About 35,000 units were sold at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2007 for about $7.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children. They should contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.priddybooks.com/recall for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books
Manufacturer
St. Martin's Press, LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
35,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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