Scholastic recalls Shake Look Touch books due to choking hazard
Product Name:
Shake Look Touch the books
Risk:
The pom poms on the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reminder date:
July 07, 2022
Units:
Approximately 185,700 (Additionally approximately 1,500 were sold in Canada)
Recall Details
The description:
This recall involves Shake Look Touch Book, a plush book with touch and feel components for young children. The books measure 5.9 x 1.7 x 8.4 inches. The recalled books have pink and green pom poms attached to them with string. Only the books with the pom poms are included in this recall.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately remove the book from young children and cut the pom poms from the book. Consumers can participate in the recall and receive a $10 gift card by registering online at www.recallrtr.com/slt, submitting a photo of the book and removed pom poms, and confirming that the removed pom poms will be thrown away. Consumers can use the book after removing and discarding the pom poms.
Incidents/Injuries:
Scholastic has received two reports of the pom poms coming off. No injuries were reported.
Sold to :
Bookstores, specialty stores, superstores and other stores nationwide and online at www.barnesandnoble.com, www.homegoods.com, www.booksamillion.com and other websites from January 2020 through April 2022 for approximately $13.
Importer(s):
Scholastic Inc., of New York
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