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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-03-30

CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books

Is my product affected?

My Easter Basket Book

  • Brand Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Kingfisher Publications has recalled "My Easter Basket Book," a children's touch-and-feel book that features photos of Easter basket items like marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops, and candy. The book's sponge "touch-and-feel" elements can detach or have pieces torn away, creating a choking hazard for young children. The recalled book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed in pink letters on the cover, along with "First Holiday Books" and "Touch & Feel," with "KINGFISHER" printed on the spine and back cover.

If you have this book, you should take it away from young children immediately and return it to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887. The manufacturer will provide a refund and reimburse postage costs for the returned book.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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