Scholastic Recalls Shake Look Touch Books Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-07-07). Hazards: choking. About 185,700 units in the US and 1,500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22181 |
| Published | 2022-07-07 |
| Last updated | 2022-07-07 |
| Products | Shake Look Touch books |
| Firm named in the title | Scholastic |
| Firms | Scholastic Inc., of New York (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 185,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | repair, dispose |
| Sold | Bookstores, specialty, big box stores and other stores nationwide and online at www.barnesandnoble.com, www.homegoods.com, www.booksamillion.com and other websites from January 2020 through April 2022 for about $13. |
Description
This recall involves the Shake Look Touch book, a plush book with touch and feel components for young children. The books measure 5.9 x 1.7 x 8.4 inches. The recalled books have pink and green pom poms attached to them with a string. Only books with the pom poms are included in this recall.
Hazard
The pom poms on the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the book away from young children and cut the pom poms off the book. Consumers can participate in the recall and receive a $10 gift card by registering online at www.recallrtr.com/slt, submitting a picture of the book and removed pom poms, and affirming that the removed pom poms will be disposed of in the trash. Consumers can use the book after removing and disposing of the pom poms.
Incidents and injuries
Scholastic has received two reports of the pom poms detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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