CPSC recall 03186
Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-06-24
On 2025-06-24 the CPSC announced a recall of Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book by Simon And Schuster, citing A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03186 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-09-17 |
| Published | 2025-06-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Simon And Schuster |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Dora the Explorer Children's Board Book | The heavy-cardboard book has "Whose Birthday Is It?" printed on the cover in yellow letters. Dora the Explorer cartoon characters are pictured on each page. A cutout in the top left corner of book has a small plastic replica of a balloon attached. The yellow and orange balloon is used as a slide to reveal answers to questions in the book.
Reason
A plastic replica of a balloon, attached to the book, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Simon--Schuster-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Books-
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