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Children’s “Big Rex and Friends” Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  • Recalled "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Book
  • Recalled Diplodocus Cloth Book
Name of Product:
"Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
January 08, 2010
Units:

About 204,000

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.

Recall Details

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.

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the U.S. PIRG

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Barnes & Noble, Toys "R" Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9.
Importer(s):

St. Martin's Press LLC, of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-105

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