CPSC recall · Reported March 30, 2004
CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass. recalled The cardboard book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed on the cover in pink letters over ….
CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books was recalled by Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass. in March 30, 2004. Reason: A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking…. Remedy: Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the bo…. Verify recall #04110 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking….
- None
- agency class
- March 30, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04110 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The cardboard book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed on the cover in pink letters over an Easter basket. "First Holiday Books" and "Touch & feel" also are written on the cover. The book includes photos of marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops and candy typically found in Easter baskets. The book incorporates textured touch-and feel-surfaces. "KINGFISHER" is written on the book's spine and back cover.
Reason for recall
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04110 |
| Date reported | March 30, 2004 |
| Date initiated | March 30, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 5,000 |
| 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 take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Cust…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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