‘Big Rex and Friends’ cloth books recalled due to risk of lead exposure
-- Kids Today, 1/11/2010 7:36:00 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with importer, St. Martin’s Press LLC, of New York, has announced a voluntary recall of “Big Rex and Friends” cloth books. Consumers should immediately take the recalled book away from children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the book for a full refund.
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| "Big Rex and Friends' was sold at Barnes & Noble, Toys “R” Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9. |
Name of Product: “Big Rex and Friends” cloth books
Units: About 204,000
Hazard: A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves “Big Rex and Friends” cloth books. The book has a black and white striped border with a red dinosaur on the cover. The words “Big Rex and Friends” are printed on the cover. ISBN 031249260X or 9780312492601 is printed on the back of the book.
Sold at: Barnes & Noble, Toys “R” Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled book away from children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the book for a full refund.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact St. Martin’s Press at 800-347-9411 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall
Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Groups).
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10105.html
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