Children's "Big Rex and Friends" Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recalled January 8, 2010 · CPSC recall 10105
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
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.
Units
About 204,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
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.
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
Product
Big Rex and Friends Cloth Books
Imported by
St. Martin's Press LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Barnes & Noble, Toys "R" Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →