Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Children's soft books
Units: About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages. The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear's face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book. Lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on another sewn-in label.
The problem, in CPSC's words
A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
How to contact the company
Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 19054, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.