CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposu...
Published: January 8, 2010Recall ID: 10105Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Big Rex and Friends Cloth Books
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Childrens-Big-Rex-and-Friends-Cloth-Books-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9252db7ff97b44d2863a61f689ad20d5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Big Rex and Friends Cloth Book |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/032c5329d90b4fe898dc4e688f9d96fa.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Diplodocus Cloth Book |
| Hazards › Name | A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Big Rex and Friends Cloth Books |
| Products › Type | Books & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1857 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 204,000 |
| Recall I D | 102 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | St. Martin's Press LLC, of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Barnes & Noble, Toys "R" Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9. |
| Recall Date | 2010-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10105 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 or visit the firm's Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |