Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1460.
The board-shaped children's books have cut out covers that serve as a handle and include an embedded bar in the handle with beads for children to play with. "Ages 3+" is printed on the back covers and the ISBN numbers are also on the back covers near the bar code. Two titles are included: Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3, ISBN: 978-0-316-13354-8, has five colored cylindrical wooden beads with printed hearts on the rod; and, Red, Green, Blue, I Love You, ISBN: 978-0-316-13353-1, has five colored circular wooden beads on the metal rod.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1460.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Barnes And Noble, Online At Amazon.com And By Other Booksellers And Retailers From June 2013 To August 2013 For About $8. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-1460.
Hachette Book Group at (888) 965-5802 from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hachettebookrecall.com or www.hachettebookgroup.com and click on the link in the Recall/Important Safety Notice box on the home page for more
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Barnes And Noble, Online At Amazon.com And By Other Booksellers And Retailers From June 2013 To August 2013 For About $8. Recall FAQ
Barnes And Noble, Online At Amazon.com And By Other Booksellers And Retailers From June 2013 To August 2013 For About $8. is the subject of a children's products recall: Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards. The notice was published on September 11, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 70,000 units are potentially affected.