CPSC, Random House, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Board Book Sets
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-087 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 27, 2003
- Brand
- Random House
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Children's board book sets
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 360,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 21, 2025
What was recalled
The boxed sets included in the recall have children's characters on the front of the box, a colored plastic handle and plastic snaps. The book set titles are "MONSTERS TO GO!," "DISNEY PRINCESS - DISNEY THE PRINCESS COLLECTION 2," "DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS," and "BARBIE - MY BARBIE FUN BOX." Each book set contains four board books inside. Only book sets with plastic snaps are included in the recall. Book sets with metal snaps are not part of the recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's board book sets · About 360,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Book, discount department stores and online retailers sold the recalled books nationwide, from August 2002 through January 2003, for about $10.; Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving these book sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumer contact
For additional information contact Random House at (800) 805-8534 ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com
Recall history and context
Random House appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Random House recalls.
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?
Children's board book sets (About 360,000 units). The boxed sets included in the recall have children's characters on the front of the box, a colored plastic handle and plastic snaps.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately cut off the lid of the box with the plastic snaps and throw away the rest of the box. Send the lid with the plastic snaps to Tri-State, c/o Anthony Armetta, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book set and a refund for postage.
More recalls from Random House
- CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book
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- Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Random House
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