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Priddy “Trucks” Shaker Teether Books Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Kids’ product recall 07-285. Announced by CPSC on Aug 23, 2007.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Aug 23, 2007. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and contact St. Martin’s Press for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement product.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact St. Martin’s Press at (800) 347-9411 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled cloth teether book, entitled “trucks”, has a yellow dump truck on the front cover on a blue background. Attached to the top of the book is a yellow rattle with a green teether attached on the right side of the rattle and an orange teether attached to the left side of the rattle.

About 35,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Priddy “Trucks” Shaker Teether Books.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by St. Martin’s Press, LLC, New York, N.Y.
  • Barnes & Noble and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2007 for about $7.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

St. Martin’s Press has received two reports of children biting off pieces of the teethers. No injuries reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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