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Children's Plush Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 10-059 · December 9, 2009 · Simon & Schuster

What to doConsumers should immediately place the product out of a child's reach and contact Simon & Schuster for a free replacement product.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-059 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 9, 2009
Brand
Simon & Schuster
Category
Toys and games
Products
Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 142,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

Monday the Bullfrog is a plush puppet bullfrog with a board book attached to the frog's mouth. It was sold in clear plastic packaging, and the book is marked with ISBN numbers 10: 1416912312 and 13: 9781416912316 printed inside the mouth of the bullfrog.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books · About 142,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bookstores and retailers nationwide and online from January 2006 through November 2009 for about $18.; Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Simon & Schuster has received reports of three plastic eyes that detached after use and one unit that was packaged with a detached eye. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Simon & Schuster at (800) 732-9531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at http://kids.simonandschuster.com

Recall history and context

Simon & Schuster appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Simon & Schuster recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books (About 142,000 units). Monday the Bullfrog is a plush puppet bullfrog with a board book attached to the frog's mouth.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's reach and contact Simon & Schuster for a free replacement product.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.