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"Dora the Explorer" Children's Book Recalled

September 17, 2003

Simon & Schuster is recalling about 26,000 copies of its "Dora the Explorer" Children's Board Book. A plastic replica of a balloon attached to the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No injuries have been reported.

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.

The books were sold at discount department stores and bookstores nationwide during August 2003 for about $10.

Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately and contact Simon & Schuster at the Consumer Contact number indicated below to receive a replacement book.

Call Simon & Schuster toll-free at (800) 223-2336 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.simonsayskids.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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