CPSC recall · Reported June 15, 2006
Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves Curious Buddies cloth books titled "Hello, Curious Buddies!" Picture….
Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster was recalled by Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.y. in June 15, 2006. Reason: The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choki…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters an…. Verify recall #06189 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choki….
- None
- agency class
- June 15, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06189 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Curious Buddies cloth books titled "Hello, Curious Buddies!" Pictured on the cover of the books are the Curious Buddies' characters. Inside the book are two plush pop-up toy characters.
Reason for recall
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06189 |
| Date reported | June 15, 2006 |
| Date initiated | June 15, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 9,000 |
| 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 clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Sim…
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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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