Kingfisher Publications Recall of Children’s Easter Books
My Easter Basket Book
Date of Recall
2004-03-30CPSC Release Number
04-110Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 5,000Importer
Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.Sold By
Retailers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries.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.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.Consumer Contact
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].Recall Comments
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