CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
Published: March 30, 2004Recall ID: 04110Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The cardboard book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed on the cover in pink letters over an Easter basket. "First Holiday Books" and "Touch & feel" also are written on the cover. The book includes photos of marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops and candy typically found in Easter baskets. The book incorporates textured touch-and feel-surfaces. "KINGFISHER" is written on the book's spine and back cover.
Affected Products
My Easter Basket Book
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kingfisher-Publications-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Easter-Books- |
| Title | CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/easter-basket-book.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled My Easter Basket Book |
| Hazards › Name | A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | My Easter Basket Book |
| Products › Type | Books & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1857 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 2594 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through March 2004, for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2004-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The cardboard book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed on the cover in pink letters over an Easter basket. "First Holiday Books" and "Touch & feel" also are written on the cover. The book includes photos of marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops and candy typically found in Easter baskets. The book incorporates textured touch-and feel-surfaces. "KINGFISHER" is written on the book's spine and back cover. |
| Recall Number | 04110 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Kingfisher toll-free at (800) 289-4371 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to trade_customer_service@hmco.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmKingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.