Advantage Publishers Group Recall of Children's Books
Children's Books
Date of Recall
2005-12-15CPSC Release Number
06-054Manufactured In
ThailandCompany Phone Number
(866) 748-3731Units
About 41,000Manufacturer
Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif.Sold By
National book chains, discount department stores, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide from May 2003 through November 2005 for about $16 for the activity books and about $6 for the board book.Problem/Hazard
If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
Advantage Publishers Group has received one report of a child accessing beads in the books' clear plastic containers. No injuries have been reported.Description
The recalled children's activity books are multi-colored with holes in the pages to touch a variety of fabrics and to push a squeaker toy, flaps to lift, and a clear plastic container with beads. The "Amazing Baby Look and Play" activity book has a yellow star on the cover. The "Amazing Baby Touch and Play" book has a brown bear on the cover. The activity books measure about 11-inches by 11-inches, and are for children ages 12 months to 24 months. The recalled "Rattle, Rattle" board book has a magenta car on the cover. The board book measures about 5 1/2–inches by 5 ½-inches, and is intended for children ages 6 months to 18 months.Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement bookConsumer Contact
For additional information, contact Advantage Publishers Group toll-free at (866) 748-3731 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.advpubgrp.comRecall Comments
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