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CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books

U.S. CPSCChokingMar 30, 2004
Recalled My Easter Basket Book
Recalled My Easter Basket Book

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

Hazard

A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries.

Product description

The cardboard book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed on the cover in pink letters over an Easter basket. "First Holiday Books" and "Touch & feel" also are written on the cover. The book includes photos of marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops and candy typically found in Easter baskets. The book incorporates textured touch-and feel-surfaces. "KINGFISHER" is written on the book's spine and back cover.

Sold on

Retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through March 2004, for about $8.

Contact the company

Call Kingfisher toll-free at (800) 289-4371 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to [email protected]

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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