CPSC recall · Reported September 11, 2013
Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choking hazard. A detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge posing a lacer…
The CPSC recalled The board-shaped children's books have cut out covers that serve as a handle and include ….
Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 11, 2013. Reason: A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choki…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them t…. Verify recall #13284 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choki….
- None
- agency class
- September 11, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13284 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 board-shaped children's books have cut out covers that serve as a handle and include an embedded bar in the handle with beads for children to play with. "Ages 3+" is printed on the back covers and the ISBN numbers are also on the back covers near the bar code. Two titles are included: Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3, ISBN: 978-0-316-13354-8, has five colored cylindrical wooden beads with printed hearts on the rod; and, Red, Green, Blue, I Love You, ISBN: 978-0-316-13353-1, has five colored circular wooden beads on the metal rod.
Reason for recall
A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choking hazard. A detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13284 |
| Date reported | September 11, 2013 |
| Date initiated | September 11, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 70,000 |
| 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 the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refun…
- Check the recall number (13284) 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
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