Product recallOPSS
First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book recalled over a safety concern
Product Recall for First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 9781526381354
- 9788230524039
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 7th impression/10 9 8 7
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- Product sold since January 2025
What to do now
A safety problem has been found with First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book.
- Put it aside and read the corrective action below.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Hachette Children’s Group.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products sold in the UK must be safe. The notice below explains what the authority found and what has been done.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2504-0165). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
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
Product description
A blue bath book for babies with a cartoon frog on the front cover.
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Questions
Why has First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book been recalled?
A safety problem has been found with First Baby Days Bath Time Bath Book. Products sold in the UK must be safe. The notice below explains what the authority found and what has been done.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, batch code and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it aside and read the corrective action below. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Hachette Children’s Group.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
