CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-09-17). Hazards: choking. About 26,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03186 |
| Published | 2003-09-17 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-24 |
| Product category | Books & Accessories |
| Products | Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book |
| Firm named in the title | Simon & Schuster |
| Firms | Simon and Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 26,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide, during August 2003, for about $10. |
Description
The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.
Hazard
A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster, to receive a replacement book.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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