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Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionSold on AmazonJan 8, 2010
Picture of Recalled Big Rex and Friends Cloth Book
Picture of Recalled Big Rex and Friends Cloth Book
Picture of Recalled Diplodocus Cloth Book
Picture of Recalled Diplodocus Cloth Book

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled book away from children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the book for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves "Big Rex and Friends" cloth books. The book has a black and white striped border with a red dinosaur on the cover. The words "Big Rex and Friends" are printed on the cover. ISBN 031249260X or 9780312492601 is printed on the back of the book.

Sold on

Barnes & Noble, Toys "R" Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 or visit the firm's Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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