Color 'N Contrast Crib Book Recalled by Penguin USA
CPSC recall 96113. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Laceration
CPSC recall 96113 has the recall date 15 May 1996. The notice names the firm Musicland. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Books & Accessories.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Color 'N Contrast Crib Book Recalled by Penguin USA NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Hannah Simone May 15, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-113 CPSC and Penguin USA Announce "Color 'N Contrast Crib Book" Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC), Dutton Children's Books, a division of Penguin USA of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 24,000 "Color 'N Contrast Crib Books." The books were sold under two titles, "KITTY AND FRIENDS" and "PUPPY AND FRIENDS." These books were sold under the Playskool name, which is licensed by Dutton. Straight pins used during the manufacturing process were mistakenly left in some of the books, creating a hazard to young children. Neither CPSC nor Penguin USA is aware of any injuries involving these books. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The "Kitty and Friends Color and Contrast Crib Book" and "Puppy and Friends Color and Contrast Crib Book" each consist of five attached plush fabric panels. Each panel has a black and white picture on one side and a… |
| Product | Books & Accessories |
| Product | Kitty and Friends Color 'N Contrast Crib Books |
| Product | Puppy and Friends Color and Contrast Crib Book |
| Manufacturer | Musicland; Borders; Fay's Drug Store; Baby Superstores; Penguin USA; Playskool; Dutton |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1996: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1996
- 138
- Recalls of 1996 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 1996 in the category Books & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Musicland
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 96113The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 96113. https://recallregister.com/product/5793-color-n-contrast-crib-book-recalled-by-penguin-usa/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 96113 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 96113 has no incident or injury text.