Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 09320 · announced August 20, 2009 · Sterling Publishing Co · 15,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other eebee's Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall.
The hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@sterlingpublishing.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.