Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 13284. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
CPSC recall 13284 has the recall date 11 Sep 2013. The notice names the firm Hachette Book Group, Inc., New York, N.Y. The recall has about 70,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Books & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 70,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The board-shaped children's books have cut out covers that serve as a handle and include an embedded bar in the handle with beads for children to play with. "Ages 3+" is printed on the back covers and the ISBN numbers are also on the back covers near the bar code. Two titles are included: Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3, ISBN: 978-0-316-13354-8, has five colored cylindrical wooden beads with printed hearts on the rod; and, Red, Green, Blue, I Love You, ISBN: 978-0-316-13353-1, has five colored circular wooden beads on the metal rod. |
| Product | Children's books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You", About 70,000, Books & Accessories |
| Sold at | Barnes and Noble, online at Amazon.com and by other booksellers and retailers from June 2013 to August 2013 for about $8. |
| Importer | Hachette Book Group, Inc., New York, N.Y |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 70,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Books & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hachette Book Group, Inc., New York, N.Y
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13284The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13284. https://recallregister.com/product/1460-hachette-book-group-recalls-children-s-books-due-to-choking-and-lacera/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13284 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Barnes and Noble, online at Amazon.com and by other booksellers and retailers from June 2013 to August 2013 for about $8.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13284?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13284?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 70,000