CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2439.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2439.
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster, to receive a replacement book.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Discount Department Stores And Bookstores Nationwide, During August 2003, For About $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2439.
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
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Discount Department Stores And Bookstores Nationwide, During August 2003, For About $10. Recall FAQ
Discount Department Stores And Bookstores Nationwide, During August 2003, For About $10. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books. The notice was published on September 17, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 26,000 units are potentially affected.