Ladybird Books has recalled hundreds of popular children’s books in Ireland after glitter varnish on the covers was found to pose a choking risk to young children
11:08, 21 Feb 2026Updated 11:09, 21 Feb 2026
Recall image from The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Hundreds of well-loved children’s titles have been withdrawn from sale across Ireland owing to a potential safety concern.
Ladybird Books Limited is recalling certain editions of Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee picture books aimed at youngsters. Around 856 affected items are currently in circulation throughout the Republic of Ireland.
A glittery varnish finish applied to the books may begin to lift away. Should children put these fragments in their mouths, there’s a potential choking risk.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has advised that anyone who purchased one of the affected titles should cease using it straight away and ensure it’s kept away from children.
Those who’ve bought these products should check the book’s ISBN and Unique Print Number to confirm whether their copy is included in the recall. Affected books can be taken back to the shop where they were bought for a full refund, with no receipt necessary, reports Dublin Live.
For additional details or if you have concerns regarding this recall, Ladybird customer services can be reached via email at customersupport@penguinrandomhouse. co. uk.
The Unique Print Number and Print Location details are found on the copyright page within each book.
The list of Irish retailers can be found here:
Argosy Books LtdCallistoy LtdDubray Books LtdEason LtdIES LtdMaynooth University BookshopNewspread LtdNimble FingersO’Mahony’s Booksellers Ltd (various locations)Barker & JonesThe Book Centre (various locations)Waterstones CorkWaterstones DroghedaWaterstones Dublin
The CCPC warned: “The products present a risk of choking. Due to a manufacturing fault, the glitter varnish finish on the book covers may lift and can then be peeled off in flakes which can fragment further. A child may put such fragments in their mouth and choke.The brand is Ladybird. The affected products have the following Unique Print Numbers and ISBNs with a glitter finish, and the print location is listed as ‘Printed in Great Britain’ or ‘Printed in the United Kingdom’.”
The brand in question is Ladybird. The impacted products bear the following Unique Print Numbers and ISBNs with a glitter finish, and are marked as ‘Printed in Great Britain’ or ‘Printed in the United Kingdom’.
“A list of Irish retailers can be located here:Ladybird has stated that the recall is a “precautionary measure. “”If you have a copy from any of the printings listed above please take the book away from small children and return it to the retailer you bought it from for a full refund (there is no need to produce a receipt).
No other printings of the titles included in this product recall or any other titles are affected by this issue. “.
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