CPSC, Chronicle Books Announce Children’s Book Recall
Kids’ product recall 95-163. Announced by CPSC on Sep 7, 1995.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 7, 1995. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
Choking
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What should you do?
The notice gives no remedy in a field of its own.
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Which ones are recalled?
September 7, 1995 Release # 95-163 WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, Chronicle Books of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling two of its titles: “Splish Splash” and “Fuzz and Fur” books. CPSC has tested the books and determined that their plastic binder bolts may separate, presenting a choking hazard to young children.The books, measuring 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall, are made of heavy cardboard fastened together by two plastic bolts. The front and back covers have cut outs filled with fabric. The cover of “Fuzz and Fur,” item number ISBN 0-8118-0377-5, has a juvenile drawing of a child and bear on the front and a child on the back. The cover of “Splish Splash,” item number ISBN 0-8118-0346-5, shows a child and bathtub on the front and a child and duck on the back. Both books come wrapped in clear plastic and are labeled in part: “$5.95, Chronicle Books, 275 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, Happy Baby Books, Copyright 1995 by Lizi Boyd, Printed in the Philippines.”The majority of these books were sold nationwide between May 1 and June 19, 1995. Between May 1 and May 26, 5,903 copies of “Fuzz and Fur” and 5,397 copies of “Splish Splash” were released into the marketplace. The books were sold through a variety of book and specialty outlets including chain and discount stores; toy stores; book stores; gift stores; gourmet stores; stationary stores; college/university stores; wholesalers; museum stores and galleries. Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall can call Chronicle Books at (800) 722-6657 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST.CPSC was notified about the hazardous books by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Chronicle Books. CPSC and Chronicle Books are not aware of any injuries involving these books. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
Fuzz & Fur childrens’ books and Splish Splash childrens’ books.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Chronicle Books.
- Made in Philippines, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
The notice doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
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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.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
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