Hachette Children’s Group recalls First Baby Days: Bath Time due to ingestion risk
Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is recalling the First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book due to the risk of ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating can flake off in water, leading to potential ingestion of soft ink flakes.
- Brand
- Pat-a-Cake
- Product
- First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book
- Batch codes
- 7th Impression/10 9 8 7
- Retailer
- Hachette Children’s Group
- What to do
- Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where they bought it, for a full refund.
Hodder & Stoughton Limited, trading as Hachette Children’s Group, has issued a recall for the First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book. This recall is due to a safety concern where the color coating of the book may start to peel off when exposed to water, leading to the potential ingestion of soft ink flakes by children.
The affected product is branded as Pat-a-Cake and has the ISBN-13: 9781526381354. The specific batch number involved in this recall is the 7th Impression/10 9 8 7. Approximately 14 units of this product were sold in the Republic of Ireland, primarily through Dubray Books and Hodges Figgis since January 2025.
Consumers who have purchased this bath book are advised to stop using it immediately. They should return the product to the store where it was bought to receive a full refund. If customers are unsure of where they purchased the book or have any questions, they can reach out to the Hachette Children’s Group Customer Services team for assistance.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 4 June 2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is carrying out a recall of First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book. The risk reported to the CCPC is ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating of the product can begin to come away from the surface in water, causing flaking. These soft ink flakes may then be ingested. The brand is Pat-a-C…
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Frequently asked questions
Is First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is recalling the First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book due to the risk of ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating can flake off in water, leading to potential ingestion of soft ink flakes.
Why is First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book being recalled?
The recall relates to a other hazard. Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is recalling the First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book due to the risk of ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating can flake off in water, leading to potential ingestion of soft ink flakes.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where they bought it, for a full refund.
Which batches of First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book are affected?
The affected batch codes are: 7th Impression/10 9 8 7.
Where was First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book sold?
It was sold via Hachette Children’s Group.
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