CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
Published: September 17, 2003Recall ID: 03186Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.
Affected Products
Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Simon--Schuster-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Books- |
| Title | CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dora-book.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book |
| Hazards › Name | A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book |
| Products › Type | Books & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1857 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 26,000 |
| Recall I D | 2439 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster, to receive a replacement book. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide, during August 2003, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2003-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book. |
| Recall Number | 03186 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Simon and Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Simon & Schuster toll-free at (800) 223-2336 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simonsayskids.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |