CPSC recall · Reported May 13, 2004
CPSC, DK Publishing Announce Recall of Children's Board Books with Sound Maker
The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to young children if removed.
Dk Publishing Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled The heavy cardboard books were sold under eight different titles that feature photos or i….
CPSC, DK Publishing Announce Recall of Children's Board Books with Sound Maker was recalled by Dk Publishing Inc., of New York, N.y. in May 13, 2004. Reason: The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to you…. Remedy: Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact DK Pub…. Verify recall #04134 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Dk Publishing Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to you….
- None
- agency class
- May 13, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04134 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 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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04134 |
| Date reported | May 13, 2004 |
| Date initiated | May 13, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Dk Publishing Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 214,000 |
| 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 contact DK Publishing to receive a replacement book of…
- Check the recall number (04134) 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.
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