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CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets

Name: CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets
Brand: Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.
SKU: CPSC-03087
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 27, 2003Recall ID: 03087Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Product Description & Identification

The boxed sets included in the recall have children's characters on the front of the box, a colored plastic handle and plastic snaps. The book set titles are "MONSTERS TO GO!," "DISNEY PRINCESS - DISNEY THE PRINCESS COLLECTION 2," "DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS," and "BARBIE - MY BARBIE FUN BOX." Each book set contains four board books inside. Only book sets with plastic snaps are included in the recall. Book sets with metal snaps are not part of the recall.

Affected Products

Children's board book sets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Random-House-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Board-Book-Sets-
Title	CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/barbie-fun-box.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled board book set, "Barbie - My Barbie Fun Box"
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/monsters-to-go.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled board book set, "Monsters To Go!"
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pooh-christmas.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled board book set, "Disney's Winnie the Pooh - A Very Merry Christmas"
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/princess-collection-2.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled board book set, "Disney Princess - Disney The Princess Collection 2"
Hazards › Name	The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries › Name	CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving these book sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products › Name	Children's board book sets
Products › Type	Books & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1857
Products › Number Of Units	About 360,000
Recall I D	2360
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately cut off the lid of the box with the plastic snaps and throw away the rest of the box. Send the lid with the plastic snaps to Tri-State, c/o Anthony Armetta, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book set and a refund for postage.
Retailers › Name	Book, discount department stores and online retailers sold the recalled books nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.
Recall Date	2003-02-27T00:00:00
Description	The boxed sets included in the recall have children's characters on the front of the box, a colored plastic handle and plastic snaps. The book set titles are "MONSTERS TO GO!," "DISNEY PRINCESS - DISNEY THE PRINCESS COLLECTION 2," "DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS," and "BARBIE - MY BARBIE FUN BOX." Each book set contains four board books inside. Only book sets with plastic snaps are included in the recall. Book sets with metal snaps are not part of the recall.
Recall Number	03087
Manufacturers › Name	Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Consumer Contact	For additional information contact Random House at (800) 805-8534 ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com
Last Publish Date	2025-05-21T00:00:00

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Recalling FirmRandom House Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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