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ChokingDecember 9, 2009CPSC #10059

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

Product
Books & Accessories
Units affected
142,000
Remedy
replacement

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.

Hazard

The plastic eye on the frog can detach, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Bookstores and retailers nationwide and online from January 2006 through November 2009 for about $18.

Photos

Picture of Recalled Monday the Bullfrog Plush Book
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