CPSC, Candlewick Press Announce Recall of Children's Board Books

Recalled November 6, 2001 · CPSC recall 02034 · Candlewick Press

Recalled "Bunny My Honey" children's board book

Hazard

The plastic lamination on the board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled "Bunny My Honey" board books away from young children immediately and discard them. Consumers can contact Candlewick Press to receive a free replacement book.

Units

78,670

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Candlewick Press have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these board books. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The board books have thick cardboard-like pages covered with a thin plastic laminate. The title "Bunny My Honey" is printed on the front cover of the books. Only books with "Printed in Italy" on the back cover are included in this recall. Books printed in Mexico are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should take the recalled "Bunny My Honey" board books away from young children immediately and discard them. Consumers can contact Candlewick Press to receive a free replacement book.

Contact

Consumers can visit the firm's web site at www.candlewick.com or contact Candlewick Press at (800) 883-0009 (or, in the 617 and 781 area codes, at (617) 661-3330) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Bunny My Honey children's board books

Manufacturer(s)

Candlewick Press, of Cambridge, Mass.

Retailers

Bookstores, children's specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these books, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $7.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →