DK Publishing Recall of Children's Board Books with Sound Maker
Children's Board Books with Sound Maker
Date of Recall
2004-05-13CPSC Release Number
04-134Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 505-4726Units
About 214,000Manufacturer
DK Publishing Inc., of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Bookstores, gift stores, news stands, discount department stores and warehouse clubs nationwide, and directly to consumers by phone order from March 2001 through April 2004 for about $8.Problem/Hazard
The sound maker mounted inside a plastic covering on the last page of the books poses a choking hazard to young children if removed.Injuries/Incidents
DK Publishing has received one report of a 22-month- old child detaching the sound maker of one of the books and putting it in his mouth. The child was not injured.Description
The heavy cardboard books were sold under eight different titles that feature photos or illustrations of the title theme: Dinosaurs, Emergency! (with a fire truck on the cover), Kitty's Adventure, On The Road (with a yellow Volkswagon Beetle on the cover), Puppy's Busy Day, Tractors, Trains and Trucks. All the books have a raised sound button in the lower right corner, which features a sound relevant to the title. The "DK" logo is in the lower left corner of the books.Remedy
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact DK Publishing to receive a replacement book of equal value or a refund.Consumer Contact
Consumers should contact DK Publishing at (800) 505-4726 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET on Friday, or send an email to [email protected].Recall Comments
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