Chronicle Books Recalls Fuzz & Fur and Splish Splash Children's Books
Chronicle Books is recalling Fuzz & Fur and Splish Splash children's books because plastic binder bolts may separate, posing 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 criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Chronicle Books of San Francisco, California, is voluntarily recalling two children's book titles, "Fuzz & Fur" and "Splish Splash," in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The books, which measure 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall, are made of heavy cardboard fastened together by two plastic bolts. CPSC testing determined that these plastic binder bolts may separate, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
The majority of the books were sold nationwide between May 1 and June 19, 1995. During the period from May 1 to May 26, 5,903 copies of "Fuzz and Fur" and 5,397 copies of "Splish Splash" were released into the marketplace. The books were sold through various outlets, including chain and discount stores, toy stores, bookstores, gift stores, and museum stores. Both titles are labeled with the price $5.95 and the manufacturer's address in San Francisco.
CPSC and Chronicle Books are not aware of any injuries involving these books. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions can be directed to Chronicle Books at (800) 722-6657.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fuzz & Fur childrens' books
- Manufacturer
- Chronicle Books
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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