CPSC, Candlewick Press Announce Recall of Children's Board Books
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-034 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 6, 2001
- Brand
- Candlewick Press
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Bunny My Honey children's board books
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 78,670
- Made in
- Italy
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 29, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
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- Bunny My Honey children's board books · 78,670 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Bookstores, children's specialty stores and gift shops nationwide sold these books, from December 2000 through September 2001, for about $7.; Candlewick Press, of Cambridge, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Bunny My Honey children's board books (78,670 units). The board books have thick cardboard-like pages covered with a thin plastic laminate.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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