First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book
- Affected
- A blue bath book for babies with a cartoon frog on the front cover.
- The problem
- Due to a batch defect, the colour coating can come away from the book surface when immersed in water.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to stop using the book (in the bath or otherwise) with small children, and to return it to the retailer for a full refund.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Bath book |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hachette Children’s Group |
| Barcode | 9781526381354 |
| Batch | 7th impression/10 9 8 7 |
| Sales period | Product sold since January 2025 |
| ISBN | 9781526381354 (Norwegian edition: 9788230524039) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A blue bath book for babies with a cartoon frog on the front cover. |
| Product Report and Image | Product image and PDF |
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing fault in a specific product batch, the colour coating of the product can come away from the surface when immersed in water, causing flaking. The baby may place the flakes in their mouth and swallow them.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to stop using the book (in the bath or otherwise) with small children, and to return it to the retailer for a full refund.
For further information please access the Hachette Children’s website at the following link: [https://www.hachettechildrens.co.uk/uncategorized/2025/04/10/product-recall-first-baby-days-bath-time/]. (https://www.hachettechildrens.co.uk/uncategorized/2025/04/10/product-recall-first-baby-days-bath-time/).
Impression information can be found on the back of the book. For affected products, this reads: ISBN 9781526381354 – 10 9 8 7.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2504-0165
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 30 June 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.