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CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall of Children's Books

Recall 06-054 · December 15, 2005 · Advantage Publishers

What to doConsumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement book.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-054 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 15, 2005
Brand
Advantage Publishers
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Children's Books
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 41,000
Made in
Thailand
Last updated by CPSC
April 18, 2024

What was recalled

The recalled children's activity books are multi-colored, with holes in the pages to touch a variety of fabrics and to push a squeaker toy, flaps to lift, and a clear plastic container with beads. The "Amazing Baby Look and Play" activity book has a yellow star on the cover. The "Amazing Baby Touch and Play" book has a brown bear on the cover. The activity books measure about 11 inches by 11 inches, and are for children ages 12 months to 24 months. The recalled "Rattle, Rattle" board book has a magenta car on the cover. The board book measures about 5½ inches by 5½ inches, and is intended for children ages 6 months to 18 months.

Is my product affected?

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  • Children's Books · About 41,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: National book chains, discount department stores, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide from May 2003 through November 2005 for about $16 for the activity books and about $6 for the board book.; Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Advantage Publishers Group has received one report of a child accessing beads in the books' clear plastic containers. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Advantage Publishers Group toll-free at (866) 748-3731 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.advpubgrp.com

Recall history and context

Advantage Publishers appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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 Books (About 41,000 units). The recalled children's activity books are multi-colored, with holes in the pages to touch a variety of fabrics and to push a squeaker toy, flaps to lift, and a clear plastic container with beads.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement book.

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