The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13284·Announced 2013-09-11

Hachette Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards

Hachette Book Group is recalling two children's board books because a metal rod with beads can detach, posing choking and laceration risks.

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 and laceration hazard for young children, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Hachette Book Group, Inc. is recalling two children's board books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You." The recall involves approximately 70,000 units sold at Barnes and Noble, online at Amazon.com, and by other booksellers and retailers from June 2013 to August 2013 for about $8 each.

The books feature cut-out covers that serve as handles with an embedded metal bar holding wooden beads for children to play with. The hazard exists because the metal rod can detach, releasing small parts that present a choking hazard. Additionally, a detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The books are labeled "Ages 3+" on the back covers. The specific ISBNs are 978-0-316-13354-8 for "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and 978-0-316-13353-1 for "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You." Consumers can contact Hachette Book Group at (888) 965-5802 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hachettebookrecall.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Children's books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You"
Manufacturer
Hachette Book Group, Inc., New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Books & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
70,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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