Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported February 12, 2002
CPSC, Disney Children's Book Group, LLC Announce Recall of Children's Book
The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover, that contains five plastic beads. The beads can separate from the book cover, posing a choking hazard to young…
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Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.y. recalled The Zowie's 123 book is a twelve page white board book that measures 6.5 inches by 6.5 in… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Disney Children's Book Group, LLC Announce Recall of Children's Book was recalled by Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.y. in February 12, 2002. Reason: The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover, that contains five plastic beads. The be…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled books away from young children and retur…. Verify recall #02101 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover, that contains five plastic beads. The be….
- Moderate
- severity level
- February 12, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02101 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #02101) was formally reported on February 12, 2002. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 5,180.
The documented reason for this recall is: The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover, that contains five plastic beads. The beads can separate from the book cover, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take these recalled books away from young children and return the books to Disney Press for a full refund and postage. Mail the books to Disney Press, Attn: Zowie 123, 11… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Children & Baby Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,731 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 5,180
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
The Zowie's 123 book is a twelve page white board book that measures 6.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with a yellow plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back book cover. The abacus toy has five small beads: blue, green, red, yellow and orange. The beads slide along a plastic track. The book is based on the Rolie, Polie, Olie television series and depicts the Zowie character on its cover. The book can be identified with the ISBN code number 078683307-6, found on the back cover in the bottom corner.
Reason for recall
The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover, that contains five plastic beads. The beads can separate from the book cover, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these recalled books away from young children and return the books to Disney Press for a full refund and postage. Mail the books to Disney Press, Attn: Zowie 123, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 and use six first-class stamps per book. Be sure to include a return address and phone number.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02101 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2002 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 5,180 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take these recalled books away from young children and return the books to Disney Press for a full r…
- Check the recall number (02101) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The Zowie's 123 book is a twelve page white board book that measures 6.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with a yellow plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back book cover. The abacus toy has five small beads: blue, green, red, yellow and orange. The beads slide along a plastic track. The book is based on the Rolie, Polie, Olie television series and depicts the Zowie character on its cover. The book can be identified with the ISBN code number 078683307-6, found on the back cover in the bottom corner.. Recalled by Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.y.. Units affected: About 5,180.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover, that contains five plastic beads. The beads can separate from the book cover, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take these recalled books away from young children and return the books to Disney Press for a full refund and postage. Mail the books to Disney Press, Attn: Zowie 123, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 and use six first-class stamps per book. Be sure to include a return address and phone number.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 12, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02101.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (02101) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 12, 2002. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.