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Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster

Bookstores, Discount Department Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide From October 2005 Through May 2006 For About $10. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3297.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3297.

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.

✅ 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 Bookstores, Discount Department Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide From October 2005 Through May 2006 For About $10. 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-3297.

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.com

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Bookstores, Discount Department Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide From October 2005 Through May 2006 For About $10. Recall FAQ

Bookstores, Discount Department Stores And Other Retailers Nationwide From October 2005 Through May 2006 For About $10. is the subject of a children's products recall: Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster. The notice was published on June 15, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,000 units are potentially affected.