Simon & Schuster · Recalled
CPSC, Simon & Schuster Announce Recall of Children's Books
A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- 26,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount department stores and bookstores nationwide, during August 2003, for about $10.
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Simon and Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
None.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster, to receive a replacement book.
Call Simon & Schuster toll-free at (800) 223-2336 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simonsayskids.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 17 2003; last revised JUN 24 2025.