Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster
Curious Buddies Children's Books
Date of Recall
2006-06-15CPSC Release Number
06-189Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 732-9531Units
About 9,000Manufacturer
Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Bookstores, discount department stores and other retailers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $10.Problem/Hazard
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
Simon & Schuster has received reports of two 6-month-old infants who detached felt from the pop-up parts of the book. One child was able to mouth the torn material. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Curious Buddies cloth books titled "Hello, Curious Buddies!" Pictured on the cover of the books are the Curious Buddies' characters. Inside the book are two plush pop-up toy characters.Remedy
Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book.Consumer Contact
For more information, call Simon & Schuster at (800) 732-9531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.simonsays.comRecall Comments
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