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Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-102.

This recall involves "Big Rex and Friends" cloth books. The book has a black and white striped border with a red dinosaur on the cover. The words "Big Rex and Friends" are printed on the cover. ISBN 031249260X or 9780312492601 is printed on the back of the book.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-102.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled book away from children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the book for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Barnes & Noble, Toys "r" Us, Amazon, Borders And Other Bookstores And Retailers Nationwide From May 2004 Through October 2009 For About $9. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-102.

For additional information, contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 or visit the firm's Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall

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Barnes & Noble, Toys "r" Us, Amazon, Borders And Other Bookstores And Retailers Nationwide From May 2004 Through October 2009 For About $9. Recall FAQ

Barnes & Noble, Toys "r" Us, Amazon, Borders And Other Bookstores And Retailers Nationwide From May 2004 Through October 2009 For About $9. is the subject of a children's products recall: Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure. The notice was published on January 8, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 204,000 units are potentially affected.