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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02101

Zowie's 123 Children's Book

Published August 20, 2025 · Recall initiated: February 12, 2002

What's the hazard

The books have a plastic abacus-like toy attached to the back cover, that contains five plastic beads. The beads can separate from the book cover, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these recalled books away from young children and return the books to Disney Press for a full refund and postage. Mail the books to Disney Press, Attn: Zowie 123, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 and use six first-class stamps per book. Be sure to include a return address and phone number.

Recall details

Brand
Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.Y.
Manufacturer
Disney Children's Book Group, LLC, also known as Disney Press, of New York, N.Y.
Distributor
Bookstores nationwide sold the recalled books, from January 2002 through February 2002, for about $7.
Country
US
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