Ladybird Books recalls Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee books over choking risk from flaking cover
The glitter varnish finish on the cover of five Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee books can lift and flake off, making small parts that pose a choking hazard to children, especially those under 36 months.
What to do
Keep these books out of reach of young children and return them to the distributor for a full refund. For more information, see the Penguin Recall Page or contact customersupport@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.
Recall details
- Product
- Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee Books
- Company
- Ladybird Books
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of choking as small parts can lift and flake off the book.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2602-0022
- Brand: Ladybird Books
- Alert date
- February 6, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- February 6, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- February 6, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee Books (2602-0022)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee Books Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking as small parts can lift and flake off the book. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Toys: Books Brand: Ladybird Books Printings: 2020 and 2021 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Product Description: Specific printings of softcover picture books for children, four featuring Peppa Pig and one featuring Hey Duggee characters. Access the below linked PDF for information on identifying the unique print number. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF Affected Products Book Name | ISBN | Unique Print Number Peppa Pig: Peppa Meets Father Christmas | 9780241321539 | 009 Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Night Before Christmas | 9780241448625 | 002 & 003 Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Easter | 9780241476406 | 002 Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to Hollywood | 9780241476772 | 002 & 003 Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Christmas Badge | 9781405947350 | 003
- Hazard
- The products present a risk of choking as the glitter varnish finish on the cover can lift and flake off, creating small parts. These small parts pose a choking hazard to children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths. The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users by Ladybird Books Limited. We recommend that owners keep these products out of reach of young children and return it to the distributor for a full refund. For more information, please access: Penguin Recall Page or contact customersupport@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk Additional information PSD case number: 2602-0022 Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
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