Hachette recalls two children's books for choking and laceration risks from detachable metal parts. Owners should stop using and return books for refunds.
A metal rod holding small beads on the cover of books can detach and release small parts that present a choking hazard. A detached metal bar can expose a sharp edge posing a laceration hazard.
Hachette is recalling two children's books because small metal parts can detach and cause choking or cuts. Parents should stop letting children use these books immediately.
The books have a metal rod with small beads that can detach. If the rod breaks free, it may release sharp edges that can cause choking or cuts.
Parents of children aged 3 and older who own the recalled books. Children are at highest risk due to the small parts.
Look for books with 'Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3' or 'Red, Green, Blue, I Love You' on the cover. The ISBN numbers are printed near the barcode on the back cover.
Immediately remove the books from children to prevent choking or laceration risks.
Take the books to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
No, the books pose a choking and laceration risk. Stop using them immediately.
Check the back cover for the titles 'Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3' or 'Red, Green, Blue, I Love You' and the ISBN numbers.
Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hachette Book Group to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1460 — Hachette Book Group Children's books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You" Hello, I own a Children's books titled "Count my Kisses, 1, 2, 3" and "Red, Green, Blue, I Love You" that is covered by recall 1460 from Hachette Book Group. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
