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Book Retailers Recall Hey Duggee: Duggee And The Christmas Badge

A popular children’s book is being pulled from shelves after officials found a hidden choking risk linked to its glittery cover. Here’s what parents need to know.

By Today's Parent
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Hey Duggee and the Christmas Badge book cover featuring Duggee in an elf outfit and Santa Claus.

Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Christmas Badge book has been recalled because the glitter varnish on the cover can peel off, creating small flakes that pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries or incidents have been reported in Canada.

What’s being recalled?

  • Product name: Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Christmas Badge
  • Type: Children’s book
  • Where it's sold: Book retailers across Canada
  • Recall date: March 3, 2026

This recall affects a festive children’s book featuring the popular Hey Duggee character.

Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Christmas Badge

This is a children’s picture book based on the Hey Duggee television series. It is typically used for storytime with young children and is commonly found in bookstores, libraries, and homes.

What’s the risk?

The glitter varnish on the book cover can peel off due to a manufacturing fault. Small flakes of glitter varnish may come loose and pose a choking hazard if swallowed by young children. Children who handle or mouth the book are most at risk.

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What should parents do?

Stop using the book immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Return the book to the place of purchase or follow the retailer’s recall instructions for a refund or replacement.

Key takeaways

  • Small flakes from the book’s glitter cover can cause choking in young children
  • The book was sold at retailers across Canada
  • No injuries or incidents have been reported as of INSERTDATE

Check the official recall notice

See the full details in “Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Christmas Badge book recalled due to choking hazard” on the Government of Canada recalls website.

This article was crafted with assistance from an AI language model and reviewed by a human editor. The final version reflects this publication’s editorial standards and expertise.

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