Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-08-20). Hazards: strangulation. About 15,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`09320`
Published	2009-08-20
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Books & Accessories
Products	eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventures Cloth Books
Firm named in the title	Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Firms	Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	15,000
Hazard classes	strangulation
Remedy classes	refund
Sold	Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.

Description

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.

Hazard

A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

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