Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group recalls First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book
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.
- 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-Cake. The ISBN is ISBN-13: 9781526381354. The batch number is 7th Impression/10 9 8 7. There are approximately 14 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. The product was sold in Dubray Books and Hodges Figgis’ and was available since January 2025.
What to do:
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where they bought it, for a full refund.
If you do not know the retailer or have any questions, please contact the Hachette Children’s Group Customer Services team on 01235 759555 or at hukdcustomerservices@hachette.co.uk for assistance.
View all product safety noticesFrequently 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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