CPSC recall · Reported December 15, 2005
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Books
If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. recalled The recalled children's activity books are multi-colored, with holes in the pages to touc….
CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Books was recalled by Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. in December 15, 2005. Reason: If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young…. Verify recall #06054 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the….
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- agency class
- December 15, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06054 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 recalled children's activity books are multi-colored, with holes in the pages to touch a variety of fabrics and to push a squeaker toy, flaps to lift, and a clear plastic container with beads. The "Amazing Baby Look and Play" activity book has a yellow star on the cover. The "Amazing Baby Touch and Play" book has a brown bear on the cover. The activity books measure about 11 inches by 11 inches, and are for children ages 12 months to 24 months. The recalled "Rattle, Rattle" board book has a magenta car on the cover. The board book measures about 5½ inches by 5½ inches, and is intended for children ages 6 months to 18 months.
Reason for recall
If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement book.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06054 |
| Date reported | December 15, 2005 |
| Date initiated | December 15, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 41,000 |
| 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 immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a …
- Check the recall number (06054) 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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