CPSC And Farrar, Straus & Giroux Announce Recall Of Children's Book, "Hey Diddle Diddle"
CPSC recall 95064. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Choking
CPSC recall 95064 has the recall date 23 Jan 1995. The notice names the firm Book Club of the Month. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Books & Accessories.
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| Description | January 23, 1995 Release # 95-064 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Farrar, Straus and Giroux Inc. of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 52,000 copies of the children's book, "HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE," by James Marshall.The book, which is intended for small children, tells the story of the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle." This book constructed with heavy cardboard pages includes a triangular-shaped rattle within the spine of the book.The caps on the end of the rattle can detach releasing the rattle's plastic pellets. If ingested, the pellets can be inhaled into the lungs, causing breathing problems, recurring pneumonia, and even lung collapse that can lead to death. In addition, the rattle caps present a choking hazard for small children.The publisher reported to CPSC two instances of the cap ends separating from the rattles. Farrar, Straus and Giroux Inc and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving the "Hey Diddle Diddle" book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The book, which measures approximately 6 inches by 5 1/4 inches, includes 10 heavy cardboard pages with a long, triangular-shaped rattle built into the spine. The front of the book… |
| Product | Books & Accessories |
| Product | Rattles |
| Product | Farrar, Straus & Giroux Hey Diddle Diddle childrens' books |
| Manufacturer | Book Club of the Month; Farrar, Straus & Giroux; Rattle Board Book |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1995: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1995
- 128
- Recalls of 1995 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 1995 in the category Books & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Book Club of the Month
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 95064. https://recallregister.com/product/5629-cpsc-and-farrar-straus-giroux-announce-recall-of-children-s-book-hey-d/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 95064 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 95064 has no incident or injury text.