Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-05-17). Hazards: choking. About 9,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07550 |
| Published | 2007-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Books & Accessories |
| Products | Baby Buddy Clip-on Books |
| Firm named in the title | Bookspan |
| Firms | Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong Kong (manufacturer); Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 9,500 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Bookspan mail-order catalogues and www.bookspan.com (to book club members only) from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $17 and $27. |
Description
This recall involves Baby Buddy clip-on clothes/stroller books. The 4-inch round book titled "Baby Faces" displays eight babies making faces that correspond with the emotion listed on the page. A wooden bead strap with 10 small beads and four wooden circles is attached to the book. Baby Buddy is one of six books sold in a set.
Hazard
The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books from children and either discard them or return them to Bookspan. Consumers will receive a full credit on their book club account. Bookspan has directly notified purchasers of the product recall by mail.
Incidents and injuries
Bookspan has received one report of a clip breaking when an 8-month-old baby pulled on the toy, while attached to a play mat. No injuries were reported.
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