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CPSC, DK Publishing Announce Recall of Children's Board Books with Sound Maker

Reported: May 13, 2004 Initiated: May 13, 2004 #04134

Product Description

The heavy cardboard books were sold under eight different titles that feature photos or illustrations of the title theme: Dinosaurs, Emergency! (with a fire truck on the cover), Kitty's Adventure, On The Road (with a yellow Volkswagon Beetle on the cover), Puppy's Busy Day, Tractors, Trains, and Trucks. All the books have a raised sound button in the lower right corner, which features a sound relevant to the title. The "DK" logo is in the lower left corner of the books.

Reason for Recall

The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to young children if removed.

Remedy

Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact DK Publishing to receive a replacement book of equal value or a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 214,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-DK-Publishing-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Board-Books-with-Sound-Maker

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The heavy cardboard books were sold under eight different titles that feature photos or illustrations of the title theme: Dinosaurs, Emergency! (with a fire truck on the cover), Kitty's Adventure, On The Road (with a yellow Volkswagon Beetle on the cover), Puppy's Busy Day, Tractors, Trains, and Trucks. All the books have a raised sound button in the lower right corner, which features a sound relevant to the title. The "DK" logo is in the lower left corner of the books.. Recalled by DK Publishing Inc., of New York, N.Y.. Units affected: About 214,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to young children if removed.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact DK Publishing to receive a replacement book of equal value or a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 13, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04134.

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