CPSCSeptember 11, 2013consumer
Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choking hazard. A detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge posing a laceration hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Brands named
hachette book group inc new york n yhachettehachette book
UPCs
97803161335489780316133531
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