CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book
CPSC recall 02103 · announced February 20, 2002 · Random House · 39,000 units affected
The product
The board books are constructed of heavy cardboard with Monsters Inc. cartoon characters on each page. The title "MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET" is printed with orange letters highlighted in yellow on the front cover of the books. The books have a hole at the top of the back cover, to allow them to hang on a door knob. The books have been printed in English and Spanish languages. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the book.
The hazard
The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should cut off the snap from these books immediately and mail the snap to: Tri-State, c/o Marie Corsello, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book valued at about $9.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving this book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold at: Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide, from October 2001 through January 2002, for about $8.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Random House at (800) 493-0009 \ between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.