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CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books

U.S. CPSCChokingSep 17, 2003
Recalled Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book
Recalled Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book

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

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 & injuries

None.

Product 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.

Sold on

Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide, during August 2003, for about $10.

Contact the company

Call Simon & Schuster toll-free at (800) 223-2336 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simonsayskids.com

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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