The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96113·Announced 1996-05-15

Penguin USA Recalls Color 'N Contrast Crib Books Due to Pin Hazard

Penguin USA is recalling approximately 24,000 Color 'N Contrast Crib Books because straight pins were left inside during manufacturing, posing a laceration risk 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 (laceration from pins) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Dutton Children's Books, a division of Penguin USA, is recalling approximately 24,000 "Color 'N Contrast Crib Books" in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The books, sold under the titles "Kitty and Friends" and "Puppy and Friends," were manufactured with straight pins mistakenly left inside the fabric panels. This defect creates a laceration hazard for young children who may handle the books.

The books were sold nationwide from November 1995 to March 1996 for $4.99 each at various retail stores, including Barnes and Noble, Borders, Walden Books, Crown Books, Fay's Drug Stores, Burlington Coat Factory, Musicland, and Baby Superstores. Neither CPSC nor Penguin USA is 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. They can return the books to the retail store where purchased for a full refund or mail them to Penguin USA at 100 Fabrite Road, Newbern, TN 38059-1334, Attn: Cloth Book Department. Penguin USA will reimburse consumers the price of the book and postage costs. For more information, consumers can call Penguin USA at (800) 447-9911.

The recalled product

Product
Color 'N Contrast Crib Book Recalled by Penguin USA
Manufacturer
Burlington Coat Factory
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Books
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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