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Recalled Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book
A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
26,000
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.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn., is voluntarily recalling 26,000 Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book. A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Name of product: Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book
Units: 26,000
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
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.
Sold at: Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide during August 2003 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster at the Consumer Contact number indicated below to receive a replacement book.
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.
Media Contact: Adam Rothberg at (212) 698-1132.
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster at the Consumer Contact number indicated below to receive a replacement book.
None reported.
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