United KingdomSoftcover Ladybird picture books — four Peppa Pig titles and one Hey Duggee title, specific 2020 and 2021 printings identified by a unique print number — are affected. They were recalled because the glitter varnish on the cover can lift and flake off, creating small parts that pose a choking risk, particularly to children under 36 months. Owners are advised to keep the books out of reach of young children and return them to the distributor for a full refund; for more information see the Penguin recall page or contact customersupport@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee Books presenting a risk of choking.
Toys: Books
Brand: Ladybird Books
Printings: 2020 and 2021
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product Description: Specific printings of softcover picture books for children, four featuring Peppa Pig and one featuring Hey Duggee characters. Access the below linked PDF for information on identifying the unique print number.
Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2602-0022
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a risk of choking as the glitter varnish finish on the cover can lift and flake off, creating small parts. These small parts pose a choking hazard to children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The products have been recalled from end users by Ladybird Books Limited.
We recommend that owners keep these products out of reach of young children and return it to the distributor for a full refund.
For more information, please access: Penguin Recall Page or contact customersupport@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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