CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
CPSC recall 04110. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement.
CPSC recall 04110 has the recall date 30 Mar 2004. The notice names the firm Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Books & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,000 |
| Description | The cardboard book has "My Easter Basket Book" printed on the cover in pink letters over an Easter basket. "First Holiday Books" and "Touch & feel" also are written on the cover. The book includes photos of marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops and candy typically found in Easter baskets. The book incorporates textured touch-and feel-surfaces. "KINGFISHER" is written on the book's spine and back cover. |
| Product | My Easter Basket Book, About 5,000, Books & Accessories |
| Sold at | Retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through March 2004, for about $8. |
| Manufacturer | Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Books & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04110The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04110. https://recallregister.com/product/2594-cpsc-kingfisher-publications-announce-recall-of-children-s-easter-book/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04110 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through March 2004, for about $8.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04110?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China