Children's Cloth Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster
Source: CPSC Recall #06189
Recall Date
2006-06-15
Manufacturer
Simon & Schuster Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 9,000
Products Involved
Curious Buddies Children's Books
Hazard
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book.
Reported Injuries
Simon & Schuster has received reports of two 6-month-old infants who detached felt from the pop-up parts of the book. One child was able to mouth the torn material. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Bookstores, discount department stores and other retailers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $10.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Curious Buddies cloth books titled "Hello, Curious Buddies!" Pictured on the cover of the books are the Curious Buddies' characters. Inside the book are two plush pop-up toy characters.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28